Anisul Hoque facts for kids
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Anisul Hoque
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Anisul 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 March 4, 1965) is a famous writer, journalist, and editor from Rangpur. He writes many different things like novels, plays, and screenplays for movies. In 2011, he won the important Bangla Academy Literary Award. One of his most well-known books is a non-fiction novel called Maa, which means Mother. He is also the editor of a popular magazine for young people called Kishore Alo.
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Early Life and Education
Anisul Hoque was born in Nilphamari in 1965. His parents were Mofazzal Hoque and Mst Anwara Begum. He went to Rangpur PTI primary school when he was young. Later, he completed his high school exams from Rangpur Zilla School in 1981. He then finished his college exams from Rangpur Carmichael College in 1983. Anisul Hoque studied civil engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
Career as a Writer and Journalist
Anisul Hoque became interested in writing and journalism during his student days. After finishing his engineering degree, he briefly worked for the government. However, he soon decided to follow his passion. He left his government job after only 15 days to become a journalist.
In 2010, he attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. This program helps writers from all over the world. 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 monthly magazine for young readers.
Personal Life
Anisul Hoque is married to Marina Yasmin. They have a daughter named Padya Paramita.
Literary Works and Creations
Anisul Hoque has written many different types of works. He is known for his poetry, novels, and scripts for television and movies.
Poetry Collections
- 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)
Popular Novels
- 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)
- Abar Tora Kipte Ho
- Dushwapner Jatri (2006)
- Khuda o Bhalobashar Galpo
- Nandini (2006)
- 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 scripts for television dramas. Some of his well-known works include:
- Ekannoborti
- Choruibhati
- Naal Piran (Red Shirt)
- Korimon Bewa
- Ghure Daranor Swapno
- 69
- No Man's Land
- Doinik Tolpar
- Nikhoj Shongbad
- Radio Chocolate 69.0 FM
Film Screenplays
Anisul Hoque has also written screenplays for several films. These include:
- Bachelor (2004)
- Made in Bangladesh
- Third Person Singular Number
- Swapnodanay (On the Wings of Dreams) (2007)
- Television (film) (2013), which he co-wrote with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Awards and Recognition
Anisul Hoque has received many awards for his writing. These awards show how much his work is appreciated.
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2011)
- CitiBank Ananda Alo Award for Best Novel (2009)
- Khalekdad Chowdhury Literature Award 1415
- The film script for Television, which he co-wrote, received the Asian Cinema Fund for script development from South Korea's Pusan Film Festival.
- Euro Shishu Shahitya Award (2006)
- BACHSAS Award for Best Screenplay
- TENASINAS Award for Best Screenplay
