Anisul Hoque (born 4 March 1965) is a Bangladeshi author, screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist. He won

Bangla Academy Literary Award The Bangla Academy Literary Award ( bn, বাংলা একাডেমি সাহিত্য পুরস্কার; ''Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar''), is given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh in recognition of creative genius i ...

in 2011. His most popular work is his non-fiction novel ''Maa'' (mother). He is also the editor of Kishore Alo. In addition, he is one of the two writers of the film Television (2012 film).

Early life and education

Hoque was born in Nilphamari in 1965 to Mofazzal Hoque and Mst Anwara Begum. He was the student of Rangpur PTI primary school. He passed SSC exam from Rangpur Zilla School in 1981 and HSC exam from Rangpur Carmichael College in 1983. He graduated from

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, commonly known by the acronym BUET, is a public technological research university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1876 as the Dacca Survey School, it is the oldest institution for the study ...

(BUET), trained as a

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Career

Hoque's inspiration in journalism and writing started during his student life. After his graduation, he joined to serve as a government employee but resigned only after 15 days. Instead, he started working as a journalist. He attended the

International Writing Program The International Writing Program (IWP) is a writing residency for international artists in Iowa City, Iowa. Since 2014, the program offers online courses to many writers and poets around the world. Since its inception in 1967, the IWP has hosted ...

at the

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in 2010. Currently, Hoque is working as an associate editor of a Bengali-language daily ''

Prothom Alo ''The Daily Prothom Alo'' ( bn, প্রথম আলো) is a daily newspaper in Bangladesh, published from Dhaka in the Bengali language. It is the largest circulated newspaper in Bangladesh. According to National Media Survey 2018, conducte ...

'' and the editor of monthly youth magazine '' Kishor Alo''.

Personal life

Hoque is married to Marina Yasmin. They have a daughter, Padya Paramita.

Literary works

Poetry

* ''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) by Prothoma

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 from Bengali to English by Inam Ahmed, published by Indian Age, ') * ''Ayeshamangal'' (translated into English as The Ballad of Ayesha)

Television drama

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* ''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

* ''Bachelor'', 2004 * ''Made in Bangladesh'' (directed by

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (born 2 May 1973) is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and screenwriter. His films '' Third Person Singular Number'', ''Television'', ''No Bed Of Roses'' were critically acclaimed across the world and received nume ...

) * '' Third Person Singular Number'' * ''Swapnodanay'' (''On the Wings of Dreams'') (2007) * '' Television (film)'' (2013) with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

Awards

(2011) * CitiBank Ananda Alo Award for Best Novel (2009) * Khalekdad Chowdhury Literature Award 1415 * ''Television'', a film script jointly written by

and Anisul Hoque, has received Asian Cinema Fund (script development), provided by South Korea's Pusan Film Festival * Euro Shishu Shahitya Award (2006) * BACHSAS Award for Best Screenplay * TENASINAS Award for Best Screenplay

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hoque, Anisul 1965 births Living people People from Rangpur District Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology alumni Recipients of Bangla Academy Award Bengali-language writers Bengali novelists Bangladeshi male novelists International Writing Program alumni Bangladeshi screenwriters Carmichael College alumni