Gazi Shamsur Rahman
Gazi Shamsur Rahman | |
|---|---|
গাজী শামছুর রহমান | |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 28 May 1994 – 27 May 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Abdur Rahman Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Shamsur Rahman |
| In office 14 November 1990 – 13 November 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullah-Al-Muti |
| Succeeded by | Abdur Rahman Chowdhury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 Khulna, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 12 August 1998 (aged 76–77) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse | Jamal Ara Rahman |
| Children | Ainun Nishat |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
Gazi Shamsur Rahman (c. 1921 – 12 August 1998) was a Bangladeshi lawyer, writer, translator, columnist and television personality. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1985 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1983 by the Government of Bangladesh. He wrote over 77 books on law and language in English and Bengali language.