Nationality Bangladeshi Died January 4, 1997 Role Novelist | Name Akhteruzzaman Elias | |
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Occupation novelist, short story writer Notable works Khoabnama, Chilekothar Sepai Notable awards Bangla Academy Award (1983)Ekushey Padak (1998) | ||
Akhteruzzaman Elias (16 February 1943 – 4 January 1997), born in Gaibandha District, was a Bangladeshi novelist and short story writer. Though he wrote only two novels, critics place Elias in the pantheon of great Bengali novelists.
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Early life and education
Elias was born at his maternal uncle's home in Gotia village in Gaibandha District. His paternal home was in Chelopara, near Bogra. His father, Badiuzzaman Muhammad Elias, was a member of the East Bengal Provincial Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary of the Muslim League.
Elias completed his Matriculation from Bogra Zilla School in 1958, Intermediate from Dhaka College in 1960, and BA (Hons) and MA from the University of Dhaka in 1964.
Career
Elias started his career as a lecturer at Jagannath College and worked there till 1983. He also worked subsequently as Deputy Director, Directorate of Primary Education, Vice-Principal of Music College, and Professor and Head of the Department of Bengali at Dhaka College.