Syed Waliullah (Bengali: সৈয়দ ওয়ালিউল্লাহ; August 15, 1922 – October 10, 1971) was a Bangladeshi novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. He is noted for his first novel Lalsalu, which has been translated in English as Tree Without Roots. He received Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1961 for his contribution in novel; and was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Bangladesh National Film Awards for best story in 2001, both by Government of Bangladesh, posthumously.
Syed Waliullah
Questions and Answers
Q: Who is Syed Waliullah?
A: Syed Waliullah was a Bangladeshi novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.
Q: What is Syed Waliullah noted for?
A: Syed Waliullah is noted for his first novel Lalsalu, which has been translated in English as Tree Without Roots.
Q: When did Syed Waliullah receive the Bangla Academy Literary Award?
A: Syed Waliullah received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1961 for his contribution in novel.
Q: Did Syed Waliullah receive any awards after his death?
A: Yes, Syed Waliullah was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Bangladesh National Film Awards for best story in 2001, both by Government of Bangladesh, posthumously.
Q: What is "Lalsalu"?
A: "Lalsalu" is Syed Waliullah's first novel which has been translated in English as Tree Without Roots.
Q: When was Syed Waliullah born and when did he die?
A: Syed Waliullah was born on August 15, 1922 and died on October 10, 1971.
Q: Which country did Syed Waliullah belong to?
A: Syed Waliullah belonged to Bangladesh.