Rashid Haider facts for kids
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Rashid Haider
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| রশীদ হায়দার | |
Haider in 2012
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| Born | 15 July 1941 Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India
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| Died | 13 October 2020 (aged 79) Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Relatives | Zia Haider (brother) |
| Awards | full list |
Rashid Haider (born July 15, 1941 – died October 13, 2020) was a famous writer and novelist from Bangladesh. He wrote over 70 books! He received two very important awards from the Government of Bangladesh: the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1984 and the Ekushey Padak in 2014. These awards celebrate his amazing contributions to literature.
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Early Life and Education
Rashid Haider was born on July 15, 1941. His birthplace was a village called Dohapara, in Pabna. At that time, this area was part of the Bengal Presidency in British India. He later studied the Bangla language at the University of Dhaka.
His Career as a Writer
Rashid Haider started his career in journalism in 1961. He worked for a magazine called Chitrali. In 1964, he became a member of the Pakistan Writers' Guild.
He was also part of a theater group called Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. His brother, Zia Haider, helped start this group. Rashid wrote a play called Toilo Shonkot. He also acted in Baki Itihash, which was the first play performed by the Nagorik group.
Famous Books and Novels
Rashid Haider wrote many novels that are still enjoyed today. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Khancay (This means Inside the Cage, published in 1975)
- Nashta Josnay Ekon Aranya (This translates to What Forest is this in the Spoilt Moonlight, published in 1982)
- Sadh Ahlad (Meaning Yearnings, published in 1985)
- Andha Kathamala (Meaning Blind Words, published in 1987)
- Asamabriksha (Meaning Unequal Trees, published in 1987)
- Mabuhai (Published in 1988)
Awards and Recognition
Rashid Haider received several important awards for his writing. These awards show how much his work was valued:
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1984)
- Nedhushah Literary Prize (1987)
- Humayun Qadir Prize (1987)
- Agrani Bank Prize (1982)
- Ekushey Padak (2014)
Personal Life
Rashid Haider was married to Anisa Akhter. They had two daughters together.
