Talim Hossain | |
|---|---|
| তালিম হোসেইন | |
| Born | 29 October 1918 |
| Died | 21 February 1999 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Known for | Founder of Nazrul Academy |
| Children | Shabnam Mustari |
Talim Hossain (29 October 1918 – 21 February 1999) was a Bangladeshi poet.[1][2] He was the founder of Nazrul Academy in Dhaka.[citation needed] He was the editor of the literary magazine Mahe Nao in the 1960s. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1982 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to Bengali literature.[1]
Hossain was a Nazrul exponent. Along with musician Sudhin Das, he took the initiative to formulate Swaralipi of Nazrul Sangeet for the first time.[3] He wrote books including "Dishari", "Shahin" and "Nuher Jahaj".[4] A 500-page complete works of Hossain, "Kavita Samagra", was released in 1999.[5]
A foundation by Hossain, "Poet Talim Hossain Trust", awards researchers and practitioners on Nazrul annually since 1998.[4]
He was born in Badalgachhi Upazila of Naogaon District. Hossain was married to writer Mafruha Chowdhury. They had three daughters, Shabnam Mustari, Parvin Mustari and Yasmin Mustari.[6][7] They are all Nazrul Sangeet singers.[8]