Ekhlasuddin Ahmed facts for kids

Ekhlasuddin Ahmed (also known as Ekhlas Uddin Ahmed) was a famous Bangladeshi writer. He was born on December 15, 1940, and passed away on December 24, 2014. He is best known for writing many wonderful books for children.

About Ekhlasuddin Ahmed

Ekhlasuddin Ahmed was born in 1940 in a place called 24 Parganas in what was then the West Bengal province. This area is now part of India. Besides being a writer, he also worked as a journalist. A journalist is someone who writes for newspapers or magazines, sharing news and stories with people. He worked for a newspaper called the Daily Janakantha.

He loved writing for young people and received special awards for his children's books. One of these was the "Kabir Chowdhury Children's Literary Award" from the Bangla Academy in 2004.

Awards and Special Honours

Ekhlasuddin Ahmed received several important awards for his writing and contributions. These awards show how much his work was valued.

• 1971: Bangla Academy Award – This is a very respected award given for excellence in Bengali literature.
• 2000: Ekushey Padak – This is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, recognizing great achievements.

His Later Years

Ekhlasuddin Ahmed passed away on December 24, 2014, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was 74 years old. His stories and writings continue to be enjoyed by children and young readers.