Khondakar Ashraf Hossain
Bangladeshi poet and academic

Born
January 4th, 1950
75 years ago
Died
June 16th, 2013
12 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Bangladesh
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Contributed significantly to Bengali literature through poetry and academic work. Worked as a professor, shaping future generations in literary studies. Authored several poetry collections that reflect the cultural and social dynamics of Bangladesh. Engaged in various literary and educational organizations to promote the arts and education.
Authored multiple acclaimed poetry collections
Served as a prominent academic in Bengali literature
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