Akhtar Hossain: key obituary facts
Is Akhtar Hossain dead? Yes. Akhtar Hossain died on September 24, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Akhtar Hossain's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Akhtar Hossain known for?
He was a Bangladeshi children's author.
More about Akhtar Hossain
Born: 1 November 1945.
Place of birth: Natore District.
Gender: male.
Occupation: children's writer, writer.
Nationality: Bangladesh, British Raj, Pakistan.
Awards: Bangla Academy Literary Award.
Akhtar Hossain, a Bangladeshi children’s writer, died on September 24, 2026, aged 80.
Born on November 1, 1945, in Natore District, he was known for his work in children’s literature and was recognized with the Bangla Academy Literary Award. He also received the Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children’s Literature Award in 2012 for his contributions to the field.