Zubaida Gulshan Ara died on March 19, 2017.
She was a Bangladeshi writer.
Ara was the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.
Ara was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh.
She wrote 50 books.
Ara also served as the general secretary of “Sahitto Bangladesh”, a literary organization.
Zubaida Gulshan Ara passed away at 74 years old.