Syed Shamsul Haque

Syed Shamsul Haq (27 December 1935 - 27 September 2016) was a Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and writer. He was awarded Bangla Academy Award in 1966 (Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Independence Day Award in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contributions to Bangla literature. His notable books include "Payer Awaj Pawa Jai", "Nishiddho Loban", "Khelaram Khele Ja", "Neel Dongshon" and "Mrigoya".

 

Native nameসৈয়দ শামসুল হক

Born27 December 1935

Kurigram, Bengal Presidency, British India

Died27 September 2016 (aged 80)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

NationalityBangladeshi

OccupationWriter

Years active1954-2016

Spouse(s)Anwara Syed Haq

ChildrenBidita Sadiq (daughter)

Ditio Syed Haq (son)

Parents

Syed Siddique Husain (father)

Halima Khatun (mother)

RelativesSyed Raisuddin (grandfather)

Websitewww.syedhaq.com

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