Zubaida Gulshan Ara

Zubaida Gulshan Ara
Born c. 1943/44
Died (2017-03-19)19 March 2017 (aged 74)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Occupation writer
Spouse(s) Mahmudul Amin
Awards Ekushey Padak

Zubaida Gulshan Ara (c. 1943/44 – 19 March 2017)[1] was a Bangladeshi writer. She was the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.[2] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3][4]

Career

Ara wrote 50 books. She served as the general secretary of "Sahitto Bangladesh", a literary organization.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Litterateur Prof. Zobaida Gulshan Ara passes away". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. March 19, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Meena Day celebrated". The Daily Star. 25 September 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "PM urges patriotic citizens, distributes Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 20 February 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ" (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 July 2016.


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