Imdad Hossain
Imdad Hossain | |
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ইমদাদ হোসেন | |
Born | 1926 |
Died | Dhaka, Bangladesh | November 13, 2011 (aged 85)
Resting place | Rohitpur Graveyard, Keraniganj |
Occupation | Artist |
Imdad Hossain (c. 1926 – November 13, 2011) was a Bangladeshi artist and language movement activist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Education and career[]
Hossain graduated from Dacca Art College (later Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka). He co-founded "Agrani Shilpa Shongo" in 1952.[3]
Hossain designed sets for Bangladesh Television as a chief designer. He was also the chief designer of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation.[2]
Awards[]
- Ekushey Padak (2010)
- Bangla Academy Fellowship (2009)[4]
References[]
- ^ Syed Badrul Ahsan (November 25, 2011). "Imdad Hossain: History Goes with Him". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ a b "Language Movement veteran and artist Imdad Hossain no more". The Daily Star. November 14, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ "Homage to Imdad Hossain". The Daily Star. November 27, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ "Bangla Academy celebrates 54th anniversary". The Daily Star. December 5, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
Categories:
- 1920s births
- 2011 deaths
- Recipients of the Ekushey Padak
- Bengali language movement activists
- Bangladeshi artists
- University of Dhaka Faculty of Fine Arts alumni
- Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy