Sheikh Faisal Abdur Rouf Mohammad Ziauddin Haider (known as Zia Haider; 18 November 1936 - 2 September 2008)[1] was a Bangladeshi writer, poet, playwright, translator and professor. He was the founder president of Nagorik Natya Sampradaya and founder of the Bangladesh Institute of Theater Arts. He wrote 7 poems, 4 plays and translated several plays. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2001 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1977.[2][3]

Early life and education

Haider was born on 18 November 1936 to Hakimuddin Sheikh and Rahima Khatun in Doharpara village in Pabna District of British India. He was the eldest among his brothers, Rashid Haider, Maqid Haider, Dawood Haider, Zahid Haider, Abid Haider and Arif Haider.[4]

Career

Haider started his career in journalism.^{[citation needed]} In 1961, he joined the weekly Chitrali.^{[citation needed]} Later, he joined as a professor at the Government Tolaram College, Narayanganj.^{[citation needed]} Occasionally he took over as the officer of the Culture Department of Bangla Academy. After that he worked as a senior producer in Pakistan Television.^{[citation needed]} He started teaching as an Assistant to the Department of Fine Arts of Chittagong University in 1970. He founded the Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. He established the Bangladesh Institute of Theater Arts (BETA). [5]

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