Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury
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Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury | |
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| Born | 5 January 1940 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Died | 12 June 2014 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Years active | 1956–2006 |
| Spouses | |
Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury (5 January 1940 – 12 June 2014) was a Bangladeshi author. He served as the director of Bangladesh Television. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award, the highest literary award in Bangladesh in 2005.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Fakhruzzaman was born in 1940 in a reputed family in Comilla. He completed his secondary studies at Jagannath College in 1957, honors from Dhaka University in 1960 and masters in 1961 from the same university.
Career[edit]
After completing his studies, Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury joined as a research fellow in Dhaka University. Then he became the director of Bangladesh Television. During thus time, he became a professional writer and translator. He primarily wrote child literature. He went on to write over 30 books.[2]
Literary works[edit]
Source:[3]
Poetry[edit]
- Anabaz (1986)
- Door Diganta (1986)
- Palestine Protirodher Golpo (1994)
Novels[edit]
- Jonaronye Koyekjon (1990)
- Eka O Ekaki (1994)
Dramas[edit]
- Yarma (1991)
Articles[edit]
- Lekhoker Kotha: Part 1 (1992)
- Lekhoker Kotha: Part 2 (2003)
Child literature[edit]
- Haar Kipte Buri (1956)
- Rip Van Winkle (1956)
- In The Court of King Arther (1968)
- King of Magic Hudini (1988)
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (1993)
- Around The World In 80 Days (1993)
- Hunchbeck of Notre Dame (1995)
- Treasure Island (1998)
Biography[edit]
- Dilan Thomas (1985)
- Ali Ashraf Khan (1988)
- Azizur Rahman (1989)
History[edit]
- Abichar (1984)
- Oirabot O Ankush (1993)
Translation[edit]
- Bikikinir Prem (1992)
- He Dukkho Biday (1993)
- Robinson Crussoe (2006)
Personal life[edit]
Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury was married to television actress Dilara Zaman.[4] He was the elder brother of renowned poet and lyricist Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, who has written some timeless songs for Bangladeshi films.[1]
Death[edit]
Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury breathed his last on 12 June 2014 at the age of 74. His wife Dilara Zaman confirmed that he had suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[1][2]
Awards[edit]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (translation) – 2005
- Agrani Bank Child Literature Award – 1993
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Cultural personality Fakhruzzaman dies". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "ফখরুজ্জামান চৌধুরী আর নেই". Samakal.com. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Fakhruzzman Chowdhury biography at Opinion BD". Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Through the Eyes of Dilara Zaman". 17 February 2018.