Selina Hossain is a celebrated novelist in the realm of Bangla literature.
Asaduzzaman Noor, who is most known for his performances on television and stage, has lent his voice to renowned poet Abu Zafar Obaidullah’s “Kono Ek Make” for the film. The iconic poem was recorded in a studio in the capital on Saturday (March 23).
The story was supposed to be adapted to the screen by none other than maestro Satyajit Ray; however, it didn’t happen. Later, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Chashi Nazrul Islam, a freedom fighter himself, adapted Selina’s timeless classic tale into celluloid screen.
"Japito Jibon" is a cinematic tribute to the 1952 Language Movement that played a crucial role in the birth of our country.
Operation Jackpot was the first—and allegedly best—campaign of naval commandos during the Liberation War of 1971, a deadly blow against the Pakistani invasion forces carried out on August 16, 1971.
The women in Selina Hossain’s books are strong, because the author herself likes to be inspired by the reality around her.
For Selina Hossain, the year 2018 has been a wonderful one so far. For one, she recently won the prestigious Independence Day Award, better known as the Shwadhinata Padak, for her contribution to literature. The Independence Day Award is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. “I was of course delighted and also very surprised,” says the famous novelist, Selina Hossain.
The Rajshahi University authorities will honour prominent litterateurs Selina Hossain and Hasan Azizul Haque with the Doctor of Literature (DLitt) degree at its 10th convocation on March 24, for their contributions to Bangla literature.
Yesterday (on 14th June) was the birthday of eminent author Selina Hossain. To her this is a day like any other.
Born on June 14, 1947, Selina Hossain is one of the most prolific authors in Bangla literature. She has penned numerous short stories, novels, essays and books for children.
