Sufi Motahar Hossein
# Sufi Motahar Hossein

Sufi Motahar Hossein (11 September 1907 – 20 August 1975) was a prominent Bangladeshi poet. He wrote poetry in the sonnet genre. Hossein was born in a highly respectable and educated Muslim family. His Father Mohammad Hashim was a Sub-Inspector of Bengal Police. His Mother Tayebatunnisa Khatun was a landlord. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1974, Presidency Award in 1970 and Adamjee Literary Award in 1965 in the poetry category.

## Education and career

Hossein studied in Faridpur Zilla School and Jagannath College. He graduated from the University of Dhaka in 1931.

Hossein worked in the District Judge's court at Faridpur.

## Awards

* Bangla Academy Literary Award (1975)
* Presidency Award (1970)
* Adamjee Literary Award (1965)
