Selina Hossain (born 14 June 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist and the current president of Bangla Academy since February 2022.[2][3][4] Her major works include Hangor Nodi Grenade (1976) and Poka Makorer Ghor Boshoti (1996).[5] She earned all major national awards – Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1980, Ekushey Padak in 2009 and Independence Day Award in 2018.[6] Her novels and short stories have been translated into English, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean, Finnish and Malay.[7][8] She served as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy from 2014 until 2018.[9]
Selina Hossain | |
|---|---|
সেলিনা হোসেন | |
_(cropped).JPG) Hossain in 2014 | |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| Assumed office 3 February 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rafiqul Islam |
| Chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy | |
| In office 23 April 2014 – 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Abdul Ahad[1] |
| Succeeded by | Lucky Enam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 June 1947 Rajshahi, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | MA |
| Alma mater | Rajshahi University |
| Occupation | Novelist, administrator |
| Awards | full list |
Early life and education
Hossain was born to A. K. Mosharrof Hossain and Mariamennesa Bakul.[2] She earned MA degree in Bengali language and literature from Rajshahi University in 1968.[2]
Career
In 1994–95, Hossain won a scholarship from the Ford Foundation for her novel, Sandhya Gayatri.[7]
Hossain retired as the director of the Bangla Academy.[8] 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.[7] In 2014, she was appointed the Chairman of the Bangladesh Shishu Academy.[8]
Hossain's novel Bhumi O Kusum was the first work in Bangla literature to address the enclave issue.[8]
Works (Job)
Novels
- Josnay Shurjo Jala (1973)
- Jolochchhas (1972)
- Hangor Nodi Grenade (1976)
- Magna Caitanye Shis (1979)
- Japito Jibon (1981) [10]
- Podoshobdo (1982)
- Neel Moyurer Joubon (1983)
- Chand Bene (1984)
- Poka Makorer Ghor Bosoti (1986) [3]
- Nirontor Ghontadhoni (1987)
- Ksharan (1988)
- Katatare Projapoti (1989)
- Khun O Bhalobasha (1990)
- Kalketu and Fullora (1992)
- Bhalobasha Pritilota (1992)
- Tanaporen (1994)
- Gayetree Shondha (1996)
- Dipannita (1997)
- Joddha (1998)
- Kaktarua (1999)
- Lara (2000)
- Kathkoylar Chhobi (2001)
- Mohinir Biye (2002)
- Anobic Andhar (2003)
- Ghumkature Ishwar (2004)
- Morger Neelpakhi (2005)
- Opekkha (2007)
- Deener Roshite Gittu (2007)
- Mati O Shossher Bunon (2007)
- Purno Chobir Mognota (2008) [10]
- Bhumi O Kushum (2010)
- Jomuna Nodir Mushayra (2011)
- Gachhtir Chhaya Nai (2012)
- Shonali Dumur (2012)
- August-er Ak Raat (2013)
- Guerilla O Beerangona (2014)
- Dinkaler Kathkhor (2015)
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)[7]
- Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987)
- Philips Literary Prize (1994)
- Alakta Literary Award (1994)
- Premchand Fellowship of Sahitya Akademi[11]
- 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)[12]
- Independence Day Award (2018)