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{{infobox officeholder | {{infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Selina Hossain | ||
| native_name | | native_name = সেলিনা হোসেন | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| image | | image = Selina Hossain (2) (cropped).JPG | ||
| caption | | caption = Hossain in 2014 | ||
| office | |||
| term_start | | office = President of [[Bangla Academy (Bangladesh)|Bangla Academy]] | ||
| predecessor | | term_start = 3 February 2022 | ||
| office1 | | term_end = 17 October 2024 | ||
| term_start1 | | predecessor = [[Rafiqul Islam (educationist)|Rafiqul Islam]] | ||
| term_end1 | | successor = [[Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq]] | ||
| predecessor1 | |||
| successor1 | | office1 = Chairperson of [[Bangladesh Shishu Academy]] | ||
| occupation | | term_start1 = 23 April 2014 | ||
| birth_date | | term_end1 = 2018 | ||
| birth_place | | predecessor1 = Sheikh Abdul Ahad<ref>{{Cite web|title=Selina Hossain named Shishu Academy Chairperson|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/04/23/selina-hossain-named-shishu-academy-chairperson|access-date=2022-02-18|website=bdnews24.com}}</ref> | ||
| nationality | | successor1 = [[Lucky Enam]] | ||
| alma_mater | |||
| occupation = Novelist, administrator | |||
| awards | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|6|14|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Rajshahi]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal Province]], [[British India]] | |||
| nationality = Bangladeshi | |||
| alma_mater = [[Rajshahi University]] (MA) | |||
| awards = ''[[#Awards|full list]]'' | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Selina Hossain''' (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist | '''Selina Hossain''' (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.<ref name=borguna>{{cite web|url=http://www.barguna.gov.bd/site/page/8699ad11-17a2-11e7-9461-286ed488c766|script-title=bn:বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব|publisher=Bangladesh National Web Portal |language=bn |access-date=18 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527230636/http://www.barguna.gov.bd/site/page/8699ad11-17a2-11e7-9461-286ed488c766|archive-date=2017-05-27}}</ref><ref name=loc>{{cite web|title=Selina Hossain|url=https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/selinahossain.html|publisher=The Library of Congress|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Author Selina Hossain is appointed president of Bangla Academy|url=https://bdnews24.com/arts/2022/02/03/author-selina-hossain-is-appointed-president-of-bangla-academy|access-date=2022-02-18|website=bdnews24.com |last1=Com |first1=Bdnews24 }}</ref> Her major works include ''Hangor Nodi Grenade'' (1976) and ''Poka Makorer Ghor Boshoti'' (1996).<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/city/prominent-writer-selina-hossain-and-hasan-azizul-haque-get-doctor-of-literature-from-rajshahi-university-1542808|title=Selina Hossain, Hasan Azizul to get DLitt|date=2018-03-03|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-03-08|language=en}}</ref> She earned all major national awards – [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] in 1980, [[Ekushey Padak]] in 2009 and [[Independence Day Award]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/country/government-finalised-the-names-16-personalities-nominated-independence-award-2018-1537525|title=16 personalities nominated for Independence Award-2018|date=2018-02-20|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> Her novels and short stories have been translated into English, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean, Finnish and Malay.<ref name=unesco/><ref name=songbird>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/selina-hossain-another-year-the-literary-songbird-1239619|title=Selina Hossain Another Year for the Literary Songbird|date=2016-06-15|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-03-08|language=en}}</ref> She served as the chairperson of [[Bangladesh Shishu Academy]] from 2014 until 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://shishuacademy.gov.bd/selina-hossain/ | script-title=bn:চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন | access-date=19 July 2016 | language=bn | trans-title=Chairman : Selina Hossain | work=Bangladesh Shishu Academy | date=26 November 2015 | archive-date=2 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802202652/http://shishuacademy.gov.bd/selina-hossain/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> Selina served as the president of the [[Bangla Academy (Bangladesh)|Bangla Academy]] from 3 February 2022 until her resignation on 17 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bangla Academy Prez Selina resigns|url=https://www.observerbd.com/news/495478 |access-date=2025-01-29 |work=The Daily Observer|date=2024-10-18}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul. | Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul.<ref name=borguna/> She earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from [[Rajshahi University]] in 1968.<ref name=borguna/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
In 1994–95, Hossain won a scholarship from the [[Ford Foundation]] for her novel, ''Sandhya Gayatri''. | In 1994–95, Hossain won a scholarship from the [[Ford Foundation]] for her novel, ''Sandhya Gayatri''.<ref name=unesco/> | ||
Hossain retired as the director of the [[Bangla Academy]]. | Hossain retired as the director of the [[Bangla Academy (Bangladesh)|Bangla Academy]].<ref name=songbird/> She served as a member of the [[National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh]] and the representative of her government to the executive board of [[UNESCO]].<ref name=unesco>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/dialogue/tagore-neruda-and-cesaire/networks-and-partners/international-sponsoring-committee/selina-hossain/|title=Selina Hossain |publisher= United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|language=en|access-date=2018-03-08}}</ref> In 2014, she was appointed the Chairman of the [[Bangladesh Shishu Academy]].<ref name=songbird/> | ||
Hossain's novel ''Bhumi O Kusum'' was the first work in Bangla literature to address [[India–Bangladesh enclaves|the enclave issue]]. | Hossain's novel ''Bhumi O Kusum'' was the first work in Bangla literature to address [[India–Bangladesh enclaves|the enclave issue]].<ref name=songbird/> | ||
==Works | ==Works== | ||
===Novels=== | ===Novels=== | ||
{{columns-list|colwidth=20em| | {{columns-list|colwidth=20em| | ||
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# ''[[Hangor Nodi Grenade]]'' (1976) | # ''[[Hangor Nodi Grenade]]'' (1976) | ||
# ''Magna Caitanye Shis'' (1979) | # ''Magna Caitanye Shis'' (1979) | ||
# ''Japito Jibon'' (1981) | # ''Japito Jibon'' (1981) <ref name=conv>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/in-focus/conversation-selina-hossain-182329|title=In conversation with Selina Hossain|date=2015-12-05|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-03-08|language=en}}</ref> | ||
# ''Podoshobdo'' (1982) | # ''Podoshobdo'' (1982) | ||
# ''Neel Moyurer Joubon'' (1983) | # ''Neel Moyurer Joubon'' (1983) | ||
# ''Chand Bene'' (1984) | # ''Chand Bene'' (1984) | ||
# ''[[Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti]]'' (1986) | # ''[[Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti]]'' (1986) <ref name=loc/> | ||
# ''Nirontor Ghontadhoni'' (1987) | # ''Nirontor Ghontadhoni'' (1987) | ||
# ''Ksharan'' (1988) | # ''Ksharan'' (1988) | ||
# ''Katatare Projapoti'' (1989) | # ''Katatare Projapoti'' (1989) | ||
# ''Khun O Bhalobasha'' (1990) | # ''Khun O Bhalobasha'' (1990) | ||
# ''Kalketu and Fullora'' (1992) | # ''[[Kalketu and Fullora]]'' (1992) | ||
# ''Bhalobasha Pritilota'' (1992) | # ''Bhalobasha Pritilota'' (1992) | ||
# ''Tanaporen'' (1994) | # ''Tanaporen'' (1994) | ||
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# ''Deener Roshite Gittu'' (2007) | # ''Deener Roshite Gittu'' (2007) | ||
# ''Mati O Shossher Bunon'' (2007) | # ''Mati O Shossher Bunon'' (2007) | ||
# ''Purno Chobir Mognota'' (2008) | # ''Purno Chobir Mognota'' (2008) <ref name=conv/> | ||
# ''Bhumi O Kushum'' (2010) | # ''Bhumi O Kushum'' (2010) | ||
# ''Jomuna Nodir Mushayra'' (2011) | # ''Jomuna Nodir Mushayra'' (2011) | ||
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* Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969) | * Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969) | ||
* [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1980) | * [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1980) | ||
* Alaol Literary Award (1981) | * Alaol Literary Award (1981)<ref name=unesco/> | ||
* Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987) | * Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987) | ||
* Philips Literary Prize (1994) | * Philips Literary Prize (1994) | ||
* Alakta Literary Award (1994) | * Alakta Literary Award (1994) | ||
* Premchand Fellowship of [[Sahitya Akademi]] | * Premchand Fellowship of [[Sahitya Akademi]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Premchand Fellowship Winners|url=https://sahitya-akademi.org.in/?page_id=5907|publisher=[[Sahitya Akademi|Sahitya Akademi of India]]|access-date=24 June 2021|language=En}}</ref> | ||
* [[Ekushey Padak]] (2009) | * [[Ekushey Padak]] (2009) | ||
* Rabindra Smriti Puraskar by IIPM. New Delhi (2010) | * Rabindra Smriti Puraskar by IIPM. New Delhi (2010) | ||
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* International Award for Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from the [[Rabindra Bharati University]] (2010) | * International Award for Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from the [[Rabindra Bharati University]] (2010) | ||
* Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011) | * Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011) | ||
* SAARC Literary Award (2015) | * SAARC Literary Award (2015)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/selina-hossain-wins-saarc-lit-award-64230|title=Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award|date=2015-02-11|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* [[Independence Day Award]] (2018) | * [[Independence Day Award]] (2018) | ||
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[[Category:Bangladeshi women novelists]] | [[Category:Bangladeshi women novelists]] | ||
[[Category:Bengali-language writers]] | [[Category:Bengali-language writers]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of Bangla Academy Award]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Bangla Academy Award]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Independence | [[Category:Recipients of the Independence Award]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century novelists]] | [[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi novelists]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century novelists]] | [[Category:21st-century Bangladeshi novelists]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi women writers]] | [[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi women writers]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Bangladeshi women writers]] | [[Category:21st-century Bangladeshi women writers]] | ||
[[Category:Best Story National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners]] | [[Category:Best Story National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners]] | ||
[[Category:University of Rajshahi alumni]] | |||
Revision as of 03:02, 5 March 2026
Selina Hossain | |
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সেলিনা হোসেন | |
_(cropped).JPG) Hossain in 2014 | |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 3 February 2022 – 17 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rafiqul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq |
| Chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy | |
| In office 23 April 2014 – 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Abdul Ahad<ref>"Selina Hossain named Shishu Academy Chairperson". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2022-02-18.</ref> |
| Succeeded by | Lucky Enam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 June 1947 Rajshahi, Bengal Province, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Rajshahi University (MA) |
| Occupation | Novelist, administrator |
| Awards | full list |
Selina Hossain (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist.<ref name=borguna>বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিত্ব (in Bengali). Bangladesh National Web Portal. Archived from the original on 2017-05-27. Retrieved 18 June 2015.</ref><ref name=loc>"Selina Hossain". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 20 February 2018.</ref><ref>Com, Bdnews24. "Author Selina Hossain is appointed president of Bangla Academy". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2022-02-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)</ref> Her major works include Hangor Nodi Grenade (1976) and Poka Makorer Ghor Boshoti (1996).<ref>"Selina Hossain, Hasan Azizul to get DLitt". The Daily Star. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-03-08.</ref> She earned all major national awards – Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1980, Ekushey Padak in 2009 and Independence Day Award in 2018.<ref>"16 personalities nominated for Independence Award-2018". The Daily Star. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref> Her novels and short stories have been translated into English, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean, Finnish and Malay.<ref name=unesco/><ref name=songbird>"Selina Hossain Another Year for the Literary Songbird". The Daily Star. 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2018-03-08.</ref> She served as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy from 2014 until 2018.<ref>চেয়ারম্যান : সেলিনা হোসেন [Chairman : Selina Hossain]. Bangladesh Shishu Academy (in Bengali). 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.</ref> Selina served as the president of the Bangla Academy from 3 February 2022 until her resignation on 17 October 2024.<ref>"Bangla Academy Prez Selina resigns". The Daily Observer. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2025-01-29.</ref>
Early life and education
Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul.<ref name=borguna/> She earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from Rajshahi University in 1968.<ref name=borguna/>
Career
In 1994–95, Hossain won a scholarship from the Ford Foundation for her novel, Sandhya Gayatri.<ref name=unesco/>
Hossain retired as the director of the Bangla Academy.<ref name=songbird/> She served as a member of the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh and the representative of her government to the executive board of UNESCO.<ref name=unesco>"Selina Hossain". United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 2018-03-08.</ref> In 2014, she was appointed the Chairman of the Bangladesh Shishu Academy.<ref name=songbird/>
Hossain's novel Bhumi O Kusum was the first work in Bangla literature to address the enclave issue.<ref name=songbird/>
Works
Novels
Stories
- Utso Theke Nirontor (1969)
- Jolobotee Megher Batash (1975)
- Khol Korotal (1982)
- Porojonmo (1986)
- Manushti (1993)
- Motijaner Meyera (1995)
- Onura Purnima (2008)
- Sokhinar Chondrakola (2008)
- Ekaler Pantaburi (2008)
- Obelar Dinkhon (2009)
- Narir Rupkotha (2009)
- Nunpantar Goragori (2014)
- Mrityur Nilpadma (2015)
Awards
- Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold Medal (1969)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1980)
- Alaol Literary Award (1981)<ref name=unesco/>
- Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987)
- Philips Literary Prize (1994)
- Alakta Literary Award (1994)
- Premchand Fellowship of Sahitya Akademi<ref>"Premchand Fellowship Winners". Sahitya Akademi of India. Retrieved 24 June 2021.</ref>
- Ekushey Padak (2009)
- Rabindra Smriti Puraskar by IIPM. New Delhi (2010)
- Chandrabati Academy Gold Medal (2010)
- International Award for Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from the Rabindra Bharati University (2010)
- Surma Choudhury Memorial Award by IIPM New Delhi (2011)
- SAARC Literary Award (2015)<ref>"Selina Hossain wins Saarc Lit Award". The Daily Star. 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref>
- Independence Day Award (2018)
References
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