Abdus Shakoor Shah: A Life in Bengali Art Early Life and Background Abdus Shakoor Shah, a renowned Bangladeshi painter and calligrapher, was born on December 31, 1947, in the Bogra district of what was then Pakistan (now Bangladesh). His upbringing amidst the rich cultural heritage of rural Bengal profoundly shaped his artistic vision. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen interest in art and storytelling, laying the foundation fo…