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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Ephemeris for September 11, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 11, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 11, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Virgo 10 | 19 Virgo 12 | 27 Scorpio 36 |
| Moon | 19 Cancer 18 | 12 Taurus 32 | 4 Aquarius 58 |
| Mercury | 13 Libra 44 | 17 Virgo 38 | 19 Scorpio 42 |
| Venus | 21 Virgo 0 | 20 Leo 29 | 18 Sagittarius 14 |
| Mars | 9 Virgo 44 | 22 Libra 56 | 24 Libra 36 |
| Jupiter | 19 Leo 12 | 19 Cancer 43 | 0 Virgo 8 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 15 | 29 Pisces 7 | 24 Scorpio 41 |
| Uranus | 0 Leo 56 | 1 Gemini 28 | 2 Leo 17 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 33 | 1 Aries 4 | 29 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 11 | 1 Aquarius 35 | 28 Leo 34 |
| Rahu | 21 Sagittarius 59 | 18 Pisces 3 | 18 Sagittarius 16 |
| Ketu | 21 Gemini 59 | 18 Virgo 3 | 18 Gemini 16 |
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