Husna Banu Khanam
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Husna Banu Khanam | |
|---|---|
| Died | May 30, 2006 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, musician |
| Relatives | Fazle Lohani (brother) Fateh Lohani (brother) |
Husna Banu Khanam (d. May 30, 2006)[1] was a Bangladeshi educationist, writer and Nazrul Geeti exponent.[2] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1999 and Begum Rokeya Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Background
Khanam had two brothers Fazle Lohani and Fateh Lohani.[3]
Education and career
Khanam studied in Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Memorial School.[4] She served as a faculty member of Home Economics College in Dhaka.[4]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (1999)
- Begum Rokeya Padak (2004)
Death and legacy
Khanam died on May 30, 2006. A commemorative book titled Pathikrit Sangskritik Bektitya Husna Banu Khanam on her life was published in August 2007.[5]
References
- ^ Muhammad Rahim. Memoirs of A Life Insurance Icon: Khuda Buksh. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Fakir Alamgir's four decades in music". The Daily Star. May 22, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Shakib Lohani (July 21, 2015). "Cellist Razef Khan: Basks in the greatness of Bach". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ a b UNB (December 10, 2004). "Ensure social security of women: PM". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "A commemorative book on Husna Banu Khanam launched". The Daily Star. August 16, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2016.