Syed Waliullah
Syed Waliullah (August 15, 1922 – October 10, 1971) was a Bangladeshi novelist, short-story writer and playwright. He was notable for his debut novel, Lalsalu (translated in English with the title "Tree Without Roots"). He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961), Adamjee Prize (1965), Ekushey Padak (1984) and Bangladesh National Film for Best Story (2001).
Syed Waliullah | |
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| Native name | সৈয়দ ওয়ালিউল্লাহ |
| Born | August 15, 1922 Sholashahar, Chittagong, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | October 10, 1971 (aged 49) Meudon, Paris, France |
| Resting place | Meudon, France |
| Occupation | novelist, short story writer, playwright, news editor |
| Alma mater | Ananda Mohan College (1943) University of Calcutta |
| Notable works | Lalsalu |
| Notable awards | Ekushey Padak |
| Spouse |
Anne Marie Thibaud
(m. 1955; till his death 1971) |
| Relatives | Syed Ahmadullah (father) |
| Website | |
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