Shahidul Zahir was a Bangladeshi short story writer, novelist, and senior government official born on September 11, 1953, and passed away on March 23, 2008. He is regarded as a pioneer of magic realism in Bengali literature and one of the most influential Bengali writers of the 20th century. Zahir crafted a unique storytelling style through his distinctive language use and contributed a new dimension to Bengali literature recognized as the 'Zahirian' trend. His major works include novels, short story collections, and the significant historical narrative 'Jibon O Rajnaitik Bastabota'.
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Meaning of the name - Shahidul
martyr of Islam, one who sacrifices for Islam
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Shahidul Zahir belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Narinda
Place of Death: Dhaka
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Saint Joseph Higher Secondary School | Dhaka Collegiate School | Fulbaria High School | Silverdale Preparatory & Girls High School | Satkania Model High School | Dhaka College | Alliance Française de Dhaka | University of Dhaka | University of Birmingham | American University
Occupation: short story writer | Secretary of the Government | novelist | translator | writer
Employers: Prime Minister's Office | Economic Relations Division Bangladesh | BPATC | Ministry of Commerce | Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs | Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives | Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges | Ministry of Science and Technology
Awards Received: Jemcon Literary Award | Alaol Sahitya Puraskar | Prothom Alo Borsho Shera Boi
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 11, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 11, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Virgo 10 | 19 Virgo 27 | 26 Scorpio 35 |
| Moon | 19 Cancer 18 | 24 Sagittarius 42 | 23 Capricorn 5 |
| Mercury | 13 Libra 44 | 3 Virgo 39 | 18 Scorpio 7 |
| Venus | 21 Virgo 0 | 16 Libra 6 | 16 Sagittarius 59 |
| Mars | 9 Virgo 44 | 4 Cancer 6 | 23 Libra 57 |
| Jupiter | 19 Leo 12 | 20 Gemini 6 | 0 Virgo 3 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 15 | 15 Pisces 40 | 24 Scorpio 34 |
| Uranus | 0 Leo 56 | 27 Taurus 14 | 2 Leo 18 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 33 | 28 Pisces 45 | 29 Libra 1 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 11 | 29 Capricorn 50 | 28 Leo 34 |
| Rahu | 21 Sagittarius 59 | 7 Aries 23 | 18 Sagittarius 19 |
| Ketu | 21 Gemini 59 | 7 Libra 23 | 18 Gemini 19 |
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