Ataur Rahman (born 18 June 1941) is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and

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in 2021 by the

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for his contribution to drama.

Background

Rahman earned his master's degree in science in 1964 from the

University of Dhaka The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...

Career

Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI). He is the founder general secretary of the theater troupe

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. He is a former chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation. Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot". In August 2019, Rahman was appointed as an

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Advisory Council member.

Awards

(2021) * Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Award * “Chakrabak” award as best stage director * “Loko Natyadal” Gold Medal for stage direction. * Anyadin & Impress Telefilm award for best character role. * Alliance Francaise award for contribution in theatre * Lifetime Achievement Award by Chanel I Rabindra Mela * Kazi Mahbubullah Lifetime Award * Ekushey Padak (2001)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rahman, Ataur Living people 1941 births People from Noakhali District University of Dhaka alumni Bangladeshi male stage actors Bangladeshi male television actors Bangladeshi theatre directors Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy Recipients of the Independence Day Award 20th-century Bengalis 21st-century Bengalis Chittagong College alumni