Anisul Hoque


Anisul Hoque 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. 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

Anisul 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, trained as a civil engineer.

Career

Anisul 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 University of Iowa in 2010. Currently, Anisul 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

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

Criticism

Matiur Rahman, Anisul Hoque and Mahfuz Anam helped Simin Rahman, mother of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, who donated 73 crore Taka for the film Faraaz, giving advice to donate on making film with a false narrative to hide the information about his son Faraz being a militant in 2016 Dhaka Holey Artisan attack, instead showing him as a saviour hero.

Literary works

Poetry

Khola Chithi Sundarer KachheAmi Achhi Amar AnaleJalrang PadyaAsale Ayur Cheye Baro Shaadh Tar Akash DekharTomake Bhabna KoriTomake Na Paoar Kabita by Prothoma

Novels

Ondhokarer Eksho Bochhor Kheya Fand Bristibondhu Amar Ekta Dukhkho Achhe Se Maa Abar Tora Kipte Ho Dushwapner Jatri 'Khuda o Bhalobashar GalpoNandini 'Alo Andhokare Jai Dhukhpari Shukhpari Trap
  • ''Ayeshamangal''

Television drama

EkannobortiChoruibhatiNaal Piran Korimon BewaGhure Daranor Swapno69No Man's Land
  • Doinik TolparNikhoj Shongbad
  • ''Radio Chocolate 69.0 FM''

Film script writer

Bachelor, 2004 Made in Bangladesh Third Person Singular NumberSwapnodanay Television (film) with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

Awards