Husna Banu Khanam
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Husna Banu Khanam (18 February 1922 – 30 May 2006) was a Bangladeshi educationist, writer and Nazrul singer. She was a pioneer of Bengali Muslim women journalism.[2][3] In 1999, she received the Ekushey Padak Award[4] for her contribution in music, and in 2004, she received the Begum Rokeya Medal[5] for her contribution to the socio-economic development of women by the Government of Bangladesh.[5]
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Born | (1922-02-18)18 February 1922 |
Died | 30 May 2006(2006-05-30) (aged 84) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | MS (Arts and Crafts) |
Alma mater | Dhaka University |
Occupation(s) | Educationist, musician, journalist |
Relatives | Fazle Lohani (brother) Fateh Lohani (brother) Syed Muhammed Abul Faiz (son-in-law)[1] G.A.K. Lohani (uncle) |
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