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Jobeda Khanam (born: 5 March 1920 - died: 26 January 1989) was an educationist and a cultural personality of Bangladesh. She was the first director and chairperson of the Bangladesh Shishu Academy. She was also vice-chairperson and chairperson of the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti.
On 5 March 1920 Jobeda Khanam was born in Azharbagh of Kushtia town (north of the Kushtia Jubo Sporting Club). Her father's name was Khandker Azharul Islam. He was a school inspector by profession. She began her primary education at home with a private tutor. After marrying she moved to Calcutta, where she passed the matriculation, IA and BT examinations privately. She then obtained a master's degree from Dhaka University in 1950.
Jobeda Khanam wrote novels of various styles, short stories, plays and juvenile literature.
Novels
- Abhishapto Prem (1959)
- Duti Akhi Duti Tara (1963)
- Akasher Rong (1964)
- Banamarmar (1967)
- Ananta Pipasa (1967)
Short stories
- Ekti Surer Mrityu (1974) (collection)
- Jibon Ekti Durghatona (1981) (collection)
Plays
- Jhader Svaksar (1967)
- Ore Bihongo (1968)
Juvenile literature
- Golpo Boli Shun (1966)
- Mohasamudra (1977)
- Shabash Sultana (1982)
Awards
- Agrani Bank Award (juvenile literature)
- Ekushey Padak (2003)
