title: Imdad Hossain
text: # Imdad Hossain
  
  Imdad Hossain (c. 1926 – November 13, 2011) was a Bangladeshi artist and language movement activist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2010 by the Government of Bangladesh.
  
  ## Education and career
  
  Hossain graduated from Dacca Art College (later Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka). He co-founded "Agrani Shilpa Shongo" in 1952.
  
  Hossain designed sets for Bangladesh Television as a chief designer. He was also the chief designer of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * Ekushey Padak (2010)
  * Bangla Academy Fellowship (2009)
  