Anisul Hoque (born 4 March 1965) is a Bangladeshi author, screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist from Rangpur. He won the Bangla Academy Literary Award 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 (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 at the

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in 2010. Currently, Hoque is working as an associate editor of a Bengali-language daily '' Prothom Alo'' 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'' * Doinik Tolpar * ''Nikhoj Shongbad'' * ''Radio Chocolate 69.0 FM''

Film script writer

* ''Bachelor'', 2004 * ''Made in Bangladesh'' (directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki) * '' Third Person Singular Number'' * ''Swapnodanay'' (''On the Wings of Dreams'') (2007) * '' Television (film)'' (2013) with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

Awards

* Bangla Academy Literary Award (2011) * CitiBank Ananda Alo Award for Best Novel (2009) * Khalekdad Chowdhury Literature Award 1415 * ''Television'', a film script jointly written by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki 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 novelists Bangladeshi male novelists International Writing Program alumni Bangladeshi screenwriters Carmichael College alumni Rangpur Zilla School alumni