Baby Maudud

AN Mahfuza Khatun (known as Baby Maudud; 23 June 1948 – 25 July 2014)[1] was a Bangladeshi journalist, politician, and writer.[2] She was a member of parliament of Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad.[3]

Baby Maudud
Born
Mahfuza Khatun Baby Maudud

(1948-06-23)23 June 1948
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Died25 July 2014(2014-07-25) (aged 66)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupationjournalist, politician
Spouse(s)Md Hasan Ali
Parents
  • Abdul Maudud (father)
  • Hedaetun Nessa (mother)

Early life and career

Maudud was the third among six brothers and three sisters.[4] She studied journalism at the University of Dhaka.[5]

Maudud served as the Social Affairs Editor at bdnews24.com.[4] She was the Chief News Editor of the state-run news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).[5] Since 1967, she worked for the BBC, The Sangbad, The Daily Ittefaq, and Weekly Bichitra.[4]

Maudud took part in 1969 mass upsurge and was engaged in political activities with Begum Sufia Kamal in 1971.[6]

Maudud won Anannya Bishesh Shommanona in 2012.[7]

Personal life

Maudud's father, Abdul Maudud, was a justice. She was married to advocate Md Hasan Ali. Together they had two sons, Rabiul Hasan Avi and Shafiul Hassan Dipto.[4]

Works
  • Mone Mone
  • Sheikh Mujiber Chhotobela
  • Pabitro Rokeya Path
  • Gonotanter Manoshkonna Sheikh Hasina
  • Muktijoddhah Manik
  • Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib O Tar Paribar[2]

References
  1. Correspondent. "Baby Maudud's first death anniversary to be observed on Saturday". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  2. "Baby Maudud no more". The Daily New Nation. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  3. "AL picks 5 for JS women's seats". The Daily Star. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  4. "Baby Maudud passes away". bdnews24.com. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  5. "Baby Maudud's first death anniv today". The Daily Observer. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  6. "Baby Moudud passes away". The Daily Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  7. "Anannya Bishesh Shommanona '12 announced". The Daily Star. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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