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Imdad Hossain

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Imdad Hossain
ইমদাদ হোসেন
Born1926
Rohitpur, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Keraniganj Upazila, Bangladesh)
Died(2011-11-13)November 13, 2011 (aged 85)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placeRohitpur Graveyard, Keraniganj
OccupationArtist

Imdad Hossain (c. 1926 – November 13, 2011) was a Bangladeshi artist and language movement activist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]

Education and career

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Hossain graduated from Dacca Art College (later Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka). He co-founded "Agrani Shilpa Shongo" in 1952.[3]

Hossain designed sets for Bangladesh Television as a chief designer. He was also the chief designer of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation.[2]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (November 25, 2011). "Imdad Hossain: History Goes with Him". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Language Movement veteran and artist Imdad Hossain no more". The Daily Star. November 14, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Homage to Imdad Hossain". The Daily Star. November 27, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Bangla Academy celebrates 54th anniversary". The Daily Star. December 5, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2016.