Akhtar Hossain | |
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| Born | 1 November 1945 Natore, British India |
| Occupation | Children's literature writer |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award, 2012 |
Akhtar Hossain (born 1 November 1945) is a Bangladeshi children's literature writer. [1] He was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award and the Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award in 2012, for his contributions to children's literature. [2]
Akhtar Hossain was born in Nurullapur village of Lalpur Upazila, Natore District. His father's name was T.I.M. Sikandar, and his mother was Ayesha Khatun.