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Tahera Afroze Tahera Afroze is a Bangladeshi author, educator, poet, and recitation artist whose work spans sociology, literature, journalism, and cultural activities. Born on 3 December 1975, she earned her honours and master’s degrees in Sociology from the University of Dhaka. She joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (Education) in 2005, having previously worked as a journalist for the daily Sangbad. Alongside her academic career, Afroze has maintained an active involvement in the performing arts. Through her association with Muktodhara Sangskriti Charcha Kendra, she has performed on stage, radio, and television for more than fifteen years, as noted in her author profile. She has also released two recitation albums. Her cultural and editorial roles include serving as general secretary of Meghdut Lekhak Parishad and chief editor of Meghdut, a literary and creative-development periodical. Afroze’s publications encompass poetry, short stories, novels, and essays. Her literary interests include human relationships, social experience, and the Liberation War of Bangladesh. She also writes songs; her song “Hridoyshongi” was recorded by the celebrated singer Sabina Yasmin, with music composed by Sanat Kumar Saha. Her academic writing includes Samajbiggan Parichiti (Introduction to Sociology), reflecting her commitment to sociology education alongside her broader literary and cultural pursuits.