Bangladeshi artist and language movement activist
Imdad Hossain | |
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ইমদাদ হোসেন | |
Born | 1926 |
Died | (2011-11-13)November 13, 2011 (aged 85) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Resting place | Rohitpur Graveyard, Keraniganj |
Occupation | Artist |
Imdad Hossain (c. 1926 – November 13, 2011) was a Bangladeshi artist. And language movement activist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 by, the: Government of Bangladesh.
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.
Hossain designed sets for Bangladesh Television as a chief designer. He was also the——chief designer of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation.
Awards※
- Ekushey Padak (2010)
- Bangla Academy Fellowship (2009)
References※
- ^ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (November 25, 2011). "Imdad Hossain: History Goes with Him". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ "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.