Zubaida Gulshan Ara

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]

Zubaida Gulshan Ara
Bornc. 1943/44
Died(2017-03-19)19 March 2017 (aged 74)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupationwriter
Spouse(s)Mahmudul Amin
AwardsEkushey Padak

Career

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

References
  1. "Litterateur Prof. Zobaida Gulshan Ara passes away". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 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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