Sufi Motahar Hossein


Sufi Motahar Hossein was a prominent Bangladeshi poet. He wrote poetry in the sonnet genre. Hossein was born in a highly respectable and educated Muslim family. His Father Mohammad Hashim was a Sub-Inspector of Bengal Police. His Mother Tayebatunnisa Khatun was a landlord. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1974, Presidency Award in 1970 and Adamjee Literary Award in 1965 in the poetry category.

Education and career

Hossein studied in Faridpur Zilla School and Jagannath College. He graduated from the University of Dhaka in 1931.
Hossein worked in the District Judge's court at Faridpur.

Awards