Jahanara Imam

Jahanara Imam
জাহানারা ইমাম
Imam in 1993
Born(1929-05-03)3 May 1929
Died26 June 1994(1994-06-26) (aged 65)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeDhaka, Bangladesh
EducationMA Bangladeshi(1971-1994)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
University of San Diego
Spouse
(m. 1948⁠–⁠1971)
ChildrenShafi Imam Rumi (son)
Saif Imam Jami (son)
Parents
  • Syed Abdul Ali (father)
  • Hamida Ali (mother)

Jahanara Imam (3 May 1929 – 26 June 1994) was a Bangladeshi writer and political activist. She is known for her efforts to bring war criminals to trial for war crimes during the Bangladesh Liberation War. She has been called "Shaheed Janani" (Mother of Martyrs).