Anisul Hoque (born 4 March 1965) is a Bangladeshi author, screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist. He won Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011.[1] His most popular work is his non-fiction novel Maa (mother). He is also the editor of Kishore Alo magazine. In addition, he is one of the two writers of the film Television (2012 film).

Anisul Hoque
Hoque in 2015
Native name	আনিসুল হক
Born	(1965-03-04) 4 March 1965 (age 57) Nilphamari District, Bangladesh
Occupation	Journalist, writer, editor
Language	Bengali
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Education	B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Alma mater	BUET
Notable works	Maa (Mother)
Notable awards	full list

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 civil engineer.

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 University of Iowa in 2010.[2] Currently, Hoque is working as an associate editor of a Bengali-language daily Prothom Alo and the editor of monthly youth magazine Kishor Alo.[3]

Personal life

Hoque is married to Marina Yasmin. They have a daughter, Padya Paramita.[4]

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)[5]
• Abar Tora Kipte Ho [6]
• Dushwapner Jatri (2006) ISBN 984-458-532-5
• Khuda o Bhalobashar Galpo
• Nandini (2006) ISBN 984-437-341-7
• 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, ISBN 819-069-563-0)
• Ayeshamangal (translated into English as The Ballad of Ayesha)

Television drama

• 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 [7]
• 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) [1]
• 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