Syed Shamsul Haque, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Syed Shamsul Haque

Bangladeshi writer

Date of Birth: 27-Dec-1935

Place of Birth: Kurigram District, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh

Date of Death: 27-Sep-2016

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: Pakistan, Bangladesh

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Syed Shamsul Haq (27 December 1935 – 27 September 2016) was a Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and writer.
He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1966 (the youngest among all to receive it), Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Independence Day Award in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contributions to Bangla literature.
His notable works include "Payer Awaj Pawa Jai", "Nishiddho Loban", "Khelaram Khele Ja", "Neel Dongshon" and "Mrigoya".