Khalekdad Chowdhury
Khalekdad Chowdhury | |
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খালেকদাদ চৌধুরী | |
Born | |
Died | 16 October 1985 | (aged 78)
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Awards | Ekushey Padak (2018) |
Khalekdad Chowdhury (2 February 1907 - 16 October 1985) is a reputed Bangladeshi writer, playwright and novelist. In recognition of his contribution to Bengali language and literature, the government of Bangladesh posthumously awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2018.[1]
Early life[]
Chowdhury was born on 2 February 1907 at Changaon village under Madan Upazila in Netrokona District of the then British India (now Bangladesh) to Nawab Ali Chowdhury and Nazmunnessa Chowdhury.[2] He was the eldest of the eight sons and two daughters of his parents.[2]
References[]
- ^ "21 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ a b দুই বাংলাতেই তিনি ছিলেন খ্যাতিমান লেখক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 April 2019.
Categories:
- 1907 births
- 1985 deaths
- People from Netrokona District
- Recipients of the Ekushey Padak
- Bangladeshi male novelists
- Bangladeshi male writers