title: Sufi Motahar Hossein
text: # 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)
  