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Imdad Hossain (c. 1926 – November 13, 2011) was a Bangladeshi artist and language movement activist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Education and career

Hossain graduated from Dacca Art College (later Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka). He co-founded "Agrani Shilpa Shongo" in 1952.

Hossain designed sets for Bangladesh Television as a chief designer. He was also the chief designer of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation.

Awards

• Ekushey Padak (2010)
• Bangla Academy Fellowship (2009)

References

1. Ahsan, Syed Badrul (November 25, 2011). "Imdad Hossain: History Goes with Him". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
2. ^ "Language Movement veteran and artist Imdad Hossain no more". The Daily Star. November 14, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
3. "Homage to Imdad Hossain". The Daily Star. November 27, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
4. "Bangla Academy celebrates 54th anniversary". The Daily Star. December 5, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2016.

• 1920s births
• 2011 deaths
• Recipients of the Ekushey Padak
• Bengali language movement activists
• Bangladeshi artists
• University of Dhaka Faculty of Fine Arts alumni
• Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy