Humayun Azad

Bangladeshi author, poet, scholar and linguist. (1947–2004)
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Humayun Azad

Summary

Humayun Azad is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munshiganj District[2]. He was born on +1947-04-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on +2004-08-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], teacher[8], poet[9], and researcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munshiganj District[2], Humayun Azad…
  • Humayun Azad passed away in Munich[4].
  • Humayun Azad was born on +1947-04-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Humayun Azad died on +2004-08-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Humayun Azad is buried at Munshiganj District[12].
  • Humayun Azad's father was Abdur Rashed[13].
  • Humayun Azad's mother was Jobeda Khatun[14].
  • Among Humayun Azad's spouses was Latifa Kohinoor[15].
  • A child of Humayun Azad was Mauli Azad[16].
  • Humayun Azad held citizenship in Bangladesh[17].
  • Humayun Azad held citizenship in British Raj[18].
  • Humayun Azad held citizenship in Pakistan[19].
  • Bangla was Humayun Azad's native language[20].
  • Humayun Azad's professions included linguist[6].
  • Humayun Azad's professions included writer[7].
  • Humayun Azad worked as a teacher[8].
  • Humayun Azad's professions included poet[9].
  • Humayun Azad's professions included researcher[10].
  • Among Humayun Azad's employers was University of Dhaka[21].
  • Among Humayun Azad's employers was Jahangirnagar University[22].
  • Among Humayun Azad's employers was University of Chittagong[23].
  • Humayun Azad was employed by Chittagong College[24].
  • Humayun Azad's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[25].
  • Humayun Azad was educated at University of Dhaka[26].
  • Humayun Azad's education included a stint at Dhaka College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munshiganj District[2], Humayun Azad… he was born on +1947-04-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Abdur Rashed[13]. His mother was Jobeda Khatun[14]. Bangla was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[25], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Dhaka[26], a public university[32], in Bangladesh[33], founded in 1921[34], headquartered in Dhaka[35]; and Dhaka College[27], a college[36], in Bangladesh[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], teacher[8], poet[9], and researcher[10]. Employers include University of Dhaka[21], a public university[38], in Bangladesh[39], founded in 1921[40], headquartered in Dhaka[41]; Jahangirnagar University[22], a public university[42], in Bangladesh[43], founded in 1970[44]; University of Chittagong[23], a public university[45], in Bangladesh[46], founded in 1966[47]; and Chittagong College[24], a college[48], in Bangladesh[49].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Naree[50], a criticism[51], written by Humayun Azad[52]; Chhappanno Hajar Borgomail[53], a literary work[54], written by him[55]; and Pak Sar Jamin Sad Bad[56], a literary work[57], written by him[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Ekushey Padak[59], a group of awards[60], in Bangladesh[61], founded in 1976[62]; Bangla Academy Literary Award[63], an award[64], in Bangladesh[65], founded in 1960[66]; and Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award[67], an award[68], in Bangladesh[69], founded in 1981[70].

Personal Life

Among Humayun Azad's spouses was Latifa Kohinoor[15]. A child of him was Mauli Azad[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism[71].

Death and Burial

Humayun Azad died on +2004-08-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Munshiganj District[12].

Why It Matters

Humayun Azad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72]

FAQs

Where was Humayun Azad born?

Humayun Azad's place of birth was Munshiganj District[2].

Where did Humayun Azad die?

Humayun Azad died in Munich[4].

Who were Humayun Azad's parents?

Humayun Azad's father was Abdur Rashed[13]. Humayun Azad's mother was Jobeda Khatun[14].

Who was Humayun Azad married to?

Humayun Azad's spouses include Latifa Kohinoor[15].

What did Humayun Azad do for work?

Humayun Azad worked as linguist[6], writer[7], teacher[8], poet[9], and researcher[10].

Where did Humayun Azad go to school?

Humayun Azad was educated at University of Edinburgh[25], University of Dhaka[26], and Dhaka College[27].

What awards did Humayun Azad receive?

Honors received include Ekushey Padak[59], Bangla Academy Literary Award[63], and Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award[67].

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