Halima Khatun


Halima Khatun was a Bangladeshi activist, writer and academic. She took part in Bengali Language Movement in 1952 along with other activists including Rawshan Ara Bachchu. She was the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1981 and Ekushey Padak posthumously in 2019.

Early life and education

Khatun was born in Bagerhat in the then British India to Maulovi Abdur Rahman and Doulatunnesa. She completed her master's in English literature from the University of Dhaka and later in Bengali from Rajshahi University. She earned her PhD in education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1968.

Career

Khatun began her teaching career at Khulna Coronation School and RK Girls College. She later joined the Education Research Institute of the University of Dhaka until her retirement in 1997.

Awards

Khatun's only daughter, Progga Laboni, is a notable recitation artist and a book publisher. Her niece, Suborna Mustafa, is an actress.