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Abu Zafar Obaidullah | |
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আবু জাফর ওবায়েদুল্লাহ | |
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| Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources | |
| In office 1984 | |
| President | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| 11th Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 8 November 1984 – 10 December 1984 | |
| President | Hussain Muhammad Ershad |
| Prime Minister | Ataur Rahman Khan |
| Preceded by | Humayun Rashid Choudhury |
| Succeeded by | A. H. S. Ataul Karim |
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| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 2001 (aged 66–67) |
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| Alma mater | Dhaka College Dhaka University |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (1985) Bangla Academy Literary Award |
Abu Zafar Obaidullah (1934–2001)[1] was a Bangladeshi poet and civil servant. Two of his long poems, Aami-Kingbodontir-Kathaa Bolchi and Bristi O Shahosi Purush-er Jonyo Prarthona, have become famous since their first publication in the late 1970s.
- ^ "Poet Obaidullah's birthday observed". The New Nation. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 21 February 2009.