Husna Banu Khanam
Husna Banu Khanam (18 February 1922 – 30 May 2006) was a Bangladeshi educationist, writer and Nazrul singer. She was a pioneer of Bengali Muslim women journalism. In 1999, she received the Ekushey Padak Award for her contribution in music, and in 2004, she received the Begum Rokeya Medal for her contribution to the socio-economic development of women by the Government of Bangladesh.
Husna Banu Khanam | |
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| Born | 18 February 1922 |
| Died | 30 May 2006 (aged 84) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | MS (Arts and Crafts) |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, musician, journalist |
| Relatives | Fazle Lohani (brother) Fateh Lohani (brother) Syed Muhammed Abul Faiz (son-in-law) G.A.K. Lohani (uncle) |
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