Akbar Hussain (1 October 1917 – 2 June 1981) was a Bengali language novelist of Bangladesh. He was born in the village of Kaya in Kumarkhali under Kushtia district.
His father's and mother's name is Hazi Abdul Ali and Majeda begum.
His wife was Hashna Banu.
Hussain is principally known for his novel Abancchita.