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Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury

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Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury
Born5 January 1940
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Died12 June 2014(2014-06-12) (aged 74)
OccupationAuthor
Years active1956–2006
Spouses
(m. 1966)

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

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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

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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

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Source:[3]

Poetry

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  • Anabaz (1986)
  • Door Diganta (1986)
  • Palestine Protirodher Golpo (1994)

Novels

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  • Jonaronye Koyekjon (1990)
  • Eka O Ekaki (1994)

Dramas

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  • Yarma (1991)

Articles

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  • Lekhoker Kotha: Part 1 (1992)
  • Lekhoker Kotha: Part 2 (2003)

Child literature

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  • 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

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  • Dilan Thomas (1985)
  • Ali Ashraf Khan (1988)
  • Azizur Rahman (1989)

History

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  • Abichar (1984)
  • Oirabot O Ankush (1993)

Translation

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  • Bikikinir Prem (1992)
  • He Dukkho Biday (1993)
  • Robinson Crussoe (2006)

Personal life

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cultural personality Fakhruzzaman dies". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "ফখরুজ্জামান চৌধুরী আর নেই". Samakal.com. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Fakhruzzman Chowdhury biography at Opinion BD". Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Through the Eyes of Dilara Zaman". 17 February 2018.