Bangladeshi writer (1936–2022)
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| Qazi Anwar Hussain | |
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| Born | (1936-07-19)19 July 1936 Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British Raj |
| Died | 19 January 2022(2022-01-19) (aged 85) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Other names | Bidyut Mitra, Shamsuddin Nawab |
| Education | MA (Bengali) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Spouse | Farida Yasmin |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Qazi Motahar Hossain |
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Qazi Anwar Hussain (19 July 1936 – 19 January 2022) was a Bangladeshi writer of spy thrillers, detective novels, and adventure-based literature, many of which were adaptations or heavily influenced by foreign works.
Early life and education
Qazi Shamsuddin Anwar Hussain was born on 19 July 1936 to Qazi Motahar Hossain, a scientist and writer. His sisters included the singers Sanjida Khatun and Fahmida Khatun. He matriculated from St. Gregory's School in 1952. He studied Bengali literature and language, earning a bachelor's degree from Jagannath College, and a master's degree from the University of Dhaka in 1981.
Career
His most notable publication was the spy-thriller series Masud Rana. As of 2009, the series comprised 389 books, most of them ghostwritten for him.
Sheba Prokashoni
In 1963, Hussain established the publishing house Segunbagan Prakashani. By 1966 it was renamed Sheba Prokashoni.
Personal life and death
Hussain married the singer Farida Yasmin. They had two sons, Qazi Maimur and Qazi Shahnur, and a daughter, Shahrin Sonia. In October 2021, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died on 19 January 2022 at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at BIRDEM in Dhaka.
Works
Masud Rana books
The Masud Rana series follows the adventures of Rana, a former major in the Bangladesh Army who operates as a spy, conducting missions around the world. His superior is Major General Rahat Khan of Bangladesh Counter Intelligence, and Rana works under the jurisdiction of the Rana Agency. Hussain published 321 stories in 468 books within the series.
Kuasha series
Anwar's other famous work is Kuasha series of detective/adventure books, which consists of 51 stories in 80 books.
Other
Non-fiction
- Shothik Niyome Lekhapora (The Right Way of Read Writing)
- Bayam: Dhumpan Tyag E Attoshommohon (Exercise: Self hypnosis to Quit Smoking)
- Khali Haate Attorokkha (Free-hand Self Defense)
- Mon Niontron (Mind Control)
- Atma Unnayan (Self Development)
- Jonopriyota (Popularity)
Awards
| Award Title | Category | Movie | Result | Ref |
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| Bachsas Awards | Best screenplay writer | Masud Rana | Won | |
| Best dialogue |
References
- ^ "Qazi Anwar Husain passes away". The Daily Star. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "'Masud Rana' writer-publisher Qazi Anwar Hossain dies". United News of Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- "Qazi Anwar Hossain's first death anniv today". New Age. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- Wankel, Charles, ed. (2009). Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World. Vol. 1. p. 343. ISBN 978-1-4129-6427-2.
- 'মাসুদ রানা'র লেখক-প্রকাশক কাজী আনোয়ার হোসেন আর নেই. UNB (in Bengali). 19 January 2022. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- 1936 births
- 2022 deaths
- University of Dhaka alumni
- Writers from Dhaka
- Bangladeshi male novelists
- Bengali-language writers
- 20th-century Bangladeshi writers
- 20th-century novelists
- 20th-century Bangladeshi male writers
- 21st-century Bangladeshi writers
- 21st-century Bangladeshi male writers
- 21st-century novelists
- 21st-century male writers
- St. Gregory's High School and College alumni
- People from Pangsha Upazila