Anisul Hoque facts for kids
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Anisul Hoque
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Hoque in 2015
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| Native name |
আনিসুল হক
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| Born | 4 March 1965 Nilphamari District, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer, editor |
| Language | Bengali |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | B.Sc. in Civil Engineering |
| Alma mater | Rangpur Zilla School, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
| Notable works | Maa (Mother) |
| Notable awards | full list |
Anisul Hoque (born 4 March 1965) is a famous writer, screenwriter, and journalist from Rangpur, Bangladesh. He has written many popular novels, plays, and film scripts. In 2011, he received the Bangla Academy Literary Award, which is a very important award for writers in Bangladesh.
One of his most well-known books is the non-fiction novel Maa, which means Mother. He is also the editor of Kishore Alo, a monthly magazine for young people. Besides writing books, Anisul Hoque also helped write the script for the film Television (2012 film).
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Early Life and School
Anisul Hoque was born in Nilphamari in 1965. His parents were Mofazzal Hoque and Mst Anwara Begum. He went to Rangpur PTI primary school.
Later, he passed his SSC exam from Rangpur Zilla School in 1981. He then completed his HSC exam from Rangpur Carmichael College in 1983. He studied civil engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
His Career as a Writer
Anisul Hoque became interested in journalism and writing when he was a student. After finishing his engineering degree, he worked for the government for only 15 days. He then decided to follow his passion and became a journalist instead.
In 2010, he attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa in the United States. Today, Anisul Hoque works as an associate editor for Prothom Alo, a daily newspaper in Bengali. He is also the editor of Kishor Alo, a popular magazine for young readers.
About His Family
Anisul Hoque is married to Marina Yasmin. They have one daughter named Padya Paramita.
His Books and Plays
Anisul Hoque has written many different types of works, including poetry, novels, and scripts for television and movies.
Poetry Books
- Khola Chithi Sundarer Kachhe
- Ami Achhi Amar Anale
- Jalrang Padya
- Asale Ayur Cheye Baro Shaadh Tar Akash Dekhar
- Tomake Bhabna Kori
- Tomake Na Paoar Kabita (2013)
Novels He Wrote
- Ondhokarer Eksho Bochhor (1995)
- Kheya (The Ferryboat) (1996)
- Fand (Trap) (1997)
- Bristibondhu (The Rain Friend) (1997)
- Amar Ekta Dukhkho Achhe (I have a Sorrow) (1999)
- Se (The Person) (2002)
- Maa (Mother) (2003) - This is one of his most famous novels.
- Abar Tora Kipte Ho
- Dushwapner Jatri (2006) ISBN: 984-458-532-5
- Khuda o Bhalobashar Galpo
- Nandini (2006) ISBN: 984-437-341-7
- Alo Andhokare Jai (2007)
- Dhukhpari Shukhpari (Fairy of Sadness Fairy of Happiness)
- Trap (translated into English)
- Ayeshamangal (translated into English as The Ballad of Ayesha)
Television Dramas
Anisul Hoque has written many popular dramas for television.
- Ekannoborti
- Choruibhati
- Naal Piran (Red Shirt)
- Korimon Bewa
- Ghure Daranor Swapno
- 69
- No Man's Land
- Nikhoj Shongbad
- Radio Chocolate 69.0 FM
Film Script Writer
He has also written scripts for several movies.
- Bachelor (2004)
- Made in Bangladesh
- Third Person Singular Number
- Swapnodanay (On the Wings of Dreams) (2007)
- Television (film) (2013) - He wrote this with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Awards He Has Won
Anisul Hoque has received many awards for his writing.
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2011) - This is a very prestigious award in Bangladesh.
- CitiBank Ananda Alo Award for Best Novel (2009)
- Khalekdad Chowdhury Literature Award 1415
- Asian Cinema Fund (script development) for Television - This award was given by South Korea's Pusan Film Festival for the script he wrote with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
- Euro Shishu Shahitya Award (2006) - An award for children's literature.
- BACHSAS Award for Best Screenplay
- TENASINAS Award for Best Screenplay
Images for kids
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Hoque in 2015
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Hoque signing autographs at "Borno Mela" in 2013.
