Humayun Azad

Summary

Humayun Azad is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Munshiganj District^[2]. He was born on April 28, 1947^[3]. He died in Munich^[4]. He died on August 12, 2004^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], writer^[7], teacher^[8], poet^[9], and researcher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Munshiganj District^[2], Humayun Azad…
• Humayun Azad passed away in Munich^[4].
• Humayun Azad was born on April 28, 1947^[3].
• Humayun Azad died on August 12, 2004^[5].
• Humayun Azad is buried at Munshiganj District^[12].
• Humayun Azad's father was Abdur Rashed^[13].
• Humayun Azad's mother was Jobeda Khatun^[14].
• Among Humayun Azad's spouses was Latifa Kohinoor^[15].
• A child of Humayun Azad was Mauli Azad^[16].
• Humayun Azad held citizenship in Bangladesh^[17].
• Humayun Azad held citizenship in British Raj^[18].
• Humayun Azad held citizenship in Pakistan^[19].
• Bangla was Humayun Azad's native language^[20].
• Humayun Azad's professions included linguist^[6].
• Humayun Azad's professions included writer^[7].
• Humayun Azad worked as a teacher^[8].
• Humayun Azad's professions included poet^[9].
• Humayun Azad's professions included researcher^[10].
• Among Humayun Azad's employers was University of Dhaka^[21].
• Among Humayun Azad's employers was Jahangirnagar University^[22].
• Among Humayun Azad's employers was University of Chittagong^[23].
• Humayun Azad was employed by Chittagong College^[24].
• Humayun Azad's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[25].
• Humayun Azad was educated at University of Dhaka^[26].
• Humayun Azad's education included a stint at Dhaka College^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munshiganj District^[2], Humayun Azad… he was born on April 28, 1947^[3]. His father was Abdur Rashed^[13]. His mother was Jobeda Khatun^[14]. Bangla was his native language^[20].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[25], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31]; University of Dhaka^[26], a public university^[32], in Bangladesh^[33], founded in 1921^[34], headquartered in Dhaka^[35]; and Dhaka College^[27], a college^[36], in Bangladesh^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], writer^[7], teacher^[8], poet^[9], and researcher^[10]. Employers include University of Dhaka^[21], a public university^[38], in Bangladesh^[39], founded in 1921^[40], headquartered in Dhaka^[41]; Jahangirnagar University^[22], a public university^[42], in Bangladesh^[43], founded in 1970^[44]; University of Chittagong^[23], a public university^[45], in Bangladesh^[46], founded in 1966^[47]; and Chittagong College^[24], a college^[48], in Bangladesh^[49].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Naree^[50], a criticism^[51]; Chhappanno Hajar Borgomail^[52], a literary work^[53]; and Pak Sar Jamin Sad Bad^[54], a literary work^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Ekushey Padak^[56], a group of awards^[57], in Bangladesh^[58], founded in 1976^[59]; Bangla Academy Literary Award^[60], an award^[61], in Bangladesh^[62], founded in 1960^[63]; and Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award^[64], an award^[65], in Bangladesh^[66], founded in 1981^[67].

Personal Life

Among Humayun Azad's spouses was Latifa Kohinoor^[15]. A child of him was Mauli Azad^[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[68].

Death and Burial

Humayun Azad died on August 12, 2004^[5]. He passed away in Munich^[4]. Burial took place at Munshiganj District^[12].

Why It Matters

Humayun Azad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[69]

FAQs

Where was Humayun Azad born?

Humayun Azad's place of birth was Munshiganj District^[2].

Where did Humayun Azad die?

Humayun Azad died in Munich^[4].

Who were Humayun Azad's parents?

Humayun Azad's father was Abdur Rashed^[13]. Humayun Azad's mother was Jobeda Khatun^[14].

Who was Humayun Azad married to?

Humayun Azad's spouses include Latifa Kohinoor^[15].

What did Humayun Azad do for work?

Humayun Azad worked as linguist^[6], writer^[7], teacher^[8], poet^[9], and researcher^[10].

Where did Humayun Azad go to school?

Humayun Azad was educated at University of Edinburgh^[25], University of Dhaka^[26], and Dhaka College^[27].

What awards did Humayun Azad receive?

Honors received include Ekushey Padak^[56], Bangla Academy Literary Award^[60], and Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award^[64].