Short
Bios
Abdul Gaffar Choudhury,
(b.1934)
Novels: Chandrodwiper Upakhyan
(The Tale of Chandradwip, 1960); Nam Na Jana Bhore
(The Nameless Dawn, 1962); Nil Jamuna (The Blue
Jamuna, 1964); Shesh Rajanir Chand (The Late Night
Moon, 1967).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award
(1967); Ekushe Padak; UNESCO Award; Bangabandhu Award.
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Abdul Mannan Syed,
(b.1943)
Novels: Poriprekshiter Dasdasi
(Slaves of Perspectives (1974); Kolkata (1980)
Poramatir Kaj (Terracotta, 1982); A-Te Ajgor (A
for Ajogor, 1982); He Songsar He Lota (Oh the World,
Oh the Creeper, 1982); Gavir Gavirtara Asukh
(Disease, Deep and Deeper, 1983); Prabesh
(Entrance, 1994); Kshuda Prem Agun (Hunger Love
Fire, 1994); Shyamali Tomar Mukh (Shyamali Your
Face, 1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1981);
Alaol Literary Award (1981).
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Abubakar Siddique,
(b.1936)
Novels: Jalarakshas (The Water
Demon, 1985); Kharadaha (Flame of Drought,
1987); Barudpora Prohor (Gun-Powder Time, 1966);
Ekatturer Hridobhasma (The Heart Ash of 1971, 1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1988);
Bangladesh Kathashilpi Sangsad Prize; Bangabhasha Sanskriti
Prasar Samity Award (Kolkata); Khulna Sahitya Parishad
Award; Bagerhat Foundation Award; Rishij Medal; Bangladesh
Lekhika Sangha Gold Medal.
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Abujafar Shamsuddin
(1911-1989)
Novels: Parityakto Swami (The
Forsaken Husband, 1947); Mukti (Freedom, 1948);
Bhaowal Gorer Upakhyan (The Stories of Bhaowal Gore,
1963); Padma Meghna Jamuna (1974), Sangkar
Songkirton (Mixed Celebration, 1980); Proponcho
(Manifestation, 1980); Deyal (Wall, 1985).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1968)
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Abu Ishaque,
(b.1926-2003)
Novels: Surja-Dighal Bari (A Cursed
House 1955); Padmar Palidwip (Alluvial Island of the Padma,
1986); Jaal (Counterfeit, 1988).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1963);
Ekushe Padak (1997).
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Abul Fazal
(b. 1903-1983)
Novels: Chouchir (Splintered
1934); Prodip O Patongo (Torch and Insects, 1940);
Ranga Probhat (The Crimson Dawn, 1957); Khuda O
Asha (Hunger and Hope 1964).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1962);
President’s National Award (1966).
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Abu Rushd,
(b.1919)
Novels: Elomelo (This and
That, 1946); Samne Notun Din (A New Day Ahead,
1951); Doba Holo Dighi (Pool becomes Lake, 1960);
Nongor (Anchor, 1963); Onishchito Ragini (The
Unsure Tune, 1969); Sthagita Dwip (The Aborted
Island, 1974).
Awards: Taghma-i-Imtiaz (1963);
Bangla Academy Award (1996); Habib Bank Award (1970); Ekushe
Padak (1981); Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1992); Alakta Literary
Award (1992); Bangla Sahitya Parisad Award (1993);
Sher-e-Bangla Award (1992); Lekhika Sangha Award (1992);
Rotary Club Award (1995).
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Abul Mansur Ahmed
(1898-1979)
Novels: Satyomithya (Truth
and Falsity, 1953); Jibonkhudha (The Hunger of Life,
1955); Abe Hayat (The Nectar of Life 1968).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1960).
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Ahmad Sofa,
(1934-2001)
Novels: Surya Tumi Sakhi (The
Sun, You The Companion, 1967); Onkar (The Om, 1975); Ali
Kenan (1989); Maran Bilash (Death-wish, 1990);
Alat Chakra (The Circle of Fire, 1990); Gaavi
Brittant (Tale of Cow, 1994); Ardhek Nari Ardhek
Ishwari (Half-Woman Half-Goddess, 1996); Pushpa
Briksha Ebong Bihanga Puran (A Legend of Flowers Plants
and Birds, 1996).
Awards: Lekhak Shibir Award (1975,
Rejected); Sa’dat Ali Akanda Award (Rejected); Itihas
Parishad Award (1980).
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Akhteruzzaman Elias
(1943-1997)
Novels: Chilekothar Sepai
(The Soldier in an Attic, 1986); Khoabnama (Dream
Epic, 1996)
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1983);
Alaol Literary Award (1987); Alanda Award (1996); Sadat Ali
Akand Award (1996); Kari Mahbulullah Gold Medal (1996).
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Alauddin Al-Azad
(b.1932)
Novels: Teish Nambor Toilochitra
(Oil Painting Twenty Three 1960); Shiter Sheshrat
Basanter Pratham Din (Last Night of Winter First Day of
Spring, 1962); Karnafuli (1962); Kshuda O Asha
(Hanger and Hope, 1964); Khashra Kagoj (Papers for
Rough Sketch, 1986); Shyam Chhayar Songbad
(Intimations of Green Shadows, 1986); Jyotsnar Ajana
Jiban (Unknown Life of Jyotsna, 1986); Jekhane
Danriye Achi (The Spot I Stand on, 1986); Swagatam
Bhalobasha (Welcome, Love, 1990); Apar Joddhara
(Other Soldiers, 1992); Purana Polton (1992);
Antarikshe Briksharaji (Trees in the Sky, 1992);
Priya Prince (Dear Prince, 1995); Campus (1994);
Anudita Andhokar (Translated Darkness, 1991);
Swapnoshila (Dreamstone, 1992) Kalo Jyotsnay
Candramallika (Candramallika in Dark Moonlight, 1996);
Bishrinkhala (Chaos, 1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1964);
UNESCO Award (1965); National Film Award (1977); Sight and
Film Award (1977); Abul Kalam Shamsuddin Literary Award
(1983); Abul Mansur Ahmad Literary Award (1984); Lekhika
Sangha Award (1985); Rangdhanu Award (1985); Alakta
Literary Award (1986); Ekushe Padak (1986); Sher-e-Bangla
Literary Award (1987); Natyasava Baktitya Award (1989);
Kathak Academy Award, (1989); Kalacakra Medal (1988-89);
Lok Forum Gold Medal (1990); Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das
Gold Medal (1994).
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Anisul Huq
(b.1965)
Novels: Kheya (The Ferryboat
1996); Ondhokarer Eksho Bochhor (One Hundred Years in
Darkness, 1995); Fand (Trap, 1997);
Bristibondhu (The Rain Friend, 1997); Amar Ekta
Dukhkho Achhe (I have a Sorrow 1999); She (The
Person, 2002)
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Anwar Pasha
(1928-1971)
Novels: Neer Sondhani (Home
Seeker, 1968); Nishuti Rater Gantha (Dead of Night
Epics, 1968); Rifle Roti Aorat (Rifles, Bread and
Women, 1973).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award
(Posthumously 1972).
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Bashir Al Helal
(b.1936)
Novels: Kalo Ilish (The Black
Hilsha, 1979); Ghritakumari (The Aloe, 1984);
Shesh Panpatra (The Last Drinking Vessel, 1986);
Nurjahander Madhumas (Spring of the Nurjahans,
1988); Shishirer Deshe Avijan (An Expedition
in the Land of Dew, 1990).
Awards: Alaol Literary Award (1991);
Bangla Academy Award (1993).
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Bipradash Barua,
(b.1940)
Novels: Acena (The Unknown,
1975); Bhoy, Bhalobasa Nirbasan (Fear, Love, Exile,
1988); Samudracar O Bidrohira (The Sea-spies and the
Insurgents, 1990); Muktijoddhara (Freedom-Fighters,
1991); Bhitare Ekjan Kande (Someone Weeps Within,
1996); Shraman Gautam (1996); Ami Tomar Kache
Samudrer Ekti Dheu Jama Rekhechi (I Kept with You a
Wave of the Sea, 1997).
Awards: Kathashilpi Literary Award
(1982), International Youth Anniversary Medal (1985); Agrani
Bank Award for Juvenile Literature (1395 and 1398 BS);
Bangla Academy Award (1991); Atish Dipangkar Gold Medal
(1997).
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Chowdhury Shamsur
Rahmam (1902-1977)
Novels: Mostangore (1962)
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Daulatunnessa
Khatun (1922-1997)
Novels: Pother Porosh (A
Touch of the Road 1957)
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Dilara Hashim,
(b.1936)
Novels: Ghar Mon Janala
(Houses, Hearts and Windows, 1965); Ekoda Ebong Ananto
(Once and Ever, 1975); Stabdhatar Kane Kane (Whispering
to Silence, 1977); Amlokir Mou (The Sweet from the
Bitterest, 1978); Badami Bikeler Galpo (Stories of
a Brown Afternoon, 1983); Kaktaleya (Coincident,
1985); Mural (1986); Shankho Korat (Horns
of a Dilemma 1995); Anukta Padaboli (Unspoken Verses,
1998); Sador Andor (Outer and Inner Part, 1998),
Setu (Bridge, 2000).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award
(1976); Shankhachil Sahitya Puraskar; Uttar Chicago Shitya
Puraskar (1997).
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Haripada Datta,
(b.1947)
Novels: Ondhokupe Jonmothsob
(Birth Ceremony in the Black Hole, 1986); Eshane Ognidaho
(Conflagration in the North-East); Ojogor (A Boa, 1st
Vol. 1987; 2nd Vol. 1988); Jonmo-Jonmantor
(Birth and Rebirth, 2000), Drabirgram (2003).
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Haroon Habib,
(b.1948)
Novels: Priya Joddha Priyatam
(Favorite Soldier, the Beloved); Antahshila (The
Inner Flow); Pancpurush (Five Generations).
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Hasnat Abdul Hye,
(b.1939)
Novels: Suprabhat Bhalobasa
(Good Morning, Love, 1977); Aamar Atataee (My
Assassin, 1980); Timi (The Whale, 1981);
Mahapurush (The Great Man, 1982); Jubaraj (Crown
Prince, 1985); Prabhu (The Master, 1986); Sultan
(1991); Somoy (Time, 1991); Morelganj
Sangbad (News from Morelganj, 1995); Ekjan Aroj Ali
(One Aroj Ali, 1995); Nobhera (1995); Bairey
Ekjan (One Waiting Outside, 1995); Hasan Idaning
(Hasan, of Late, 1995); Swallow (1996); Interview
(1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1977);
Alakta literary Prize (1993); Jagadish Chandra Basu Prize
(1995); Sher-e-Bangla Prize (1995); S.M. Sultan Prize
(1995); Shilpacarja Jainul Prize (1996).
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Humayun Ahmed
(b.1948)
Novels: Nondito Naroke (In
Blissful Hell, 1973); Shankhaneel Karagar (Flowers of
Flame, 1973); Shyamol Chhaya (The Green Shade,
1973); 1971, (1975) Eka Eka (All Alone
1985); Dure Kothao (Somewhere Far Out, 1987);
Himur Dwitiyo Prohar (The Second Watch of Himu,
1997); Brihonnola (1989); Poka (The Insects,
1994); Joyjoyonti (Under the Name of a Musical Mode,
1994) Kobi (The Poets, 1996); Dwoiroth (A
Single Combat in Chariots, 1987); Shuvro (2000),
Awards: Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973);
Bangla Academy Award (1981); Michael Madhusudan Medal
(1987); Bacsas Prize (1988); Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize
(1990) National Film Award (Best Story 1993); National Film
Award (Best Dialogue, 1994); Ekushe Padak (1994); Jainul
Abedin Gold Medal.
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Humayun Azad,
(b.1947)
Novels: Chhappanno Hajar Bargamail
(Fifty Six Thousand Square Miles, 1994); Sab Kichu
Bhenge Pare (All Things Fall Apart, 1995); Manush
Hishebe Amar Aparadhsamuha (My Offenses As a Man,
1996); Subhabrata, Tar Samparkita Susamacar (Subhabrata,
and His Gospel, 1997); Rajnitibidgon (The
Politicians, 1998); Nijer Songe Nijer Jiboner Modhu
(Nectar of Life with One’s Self, 2000); Phali Phali Kore
Kata Chand ( The Moon Cut Into Pieces ,2001).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1986).
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Imdadul Haq Milan,
(b.1955)
Novels: Duhkha Kashta (Sorrows
and Sufferings, 19823); O Radha O Krishna (1982);
Ek Desh (One Country, 1983); Priya Narijati
(Beloved Womankind, 1984); Sundari Kamala (Kamala
the Beautiful, 1985); Nodi Upakhayan (The Story of
The River, 1985); Bhumiputro (A Son of the Soil,
1985); Kalakal (Good and Bad Times, 1985); Dinguli
(Those Days, 1986); Nirbacita Premer Upanyas
(Selected Novels of Love, 1987); Nayak (the Hero,
1988); Dwitiya Prem (Second Love, 1998); Sara
Bela (The Whole Day, 1988); Jauban Kal (Days of
Youth, 1988); Bhumika (The Prologue, 1988);
Rupnagar (1988); Katha Chilo (The Compact,
1988); Meye Manush (The Female Person, 1988);
Pratinayika (Anti- Heroine, 1988); Bhalabashar
Nirbacita Upanyas (Selected Novels of Love,1989);
Baloker Aviman (Hurt Feelings of the Boy, 1989);
Banmanush (The Jungle Man, 1989); Samparka
(Relationship, 1989); Parkiya (Illicit Love, 1989);
Ajker Debdas (Today’s Debdas, 1989); He Bandhu He
Priya (Dear Friend, Dear Beloved 1989); Swami Stree
(Husband and Wife, 1989); Choto Choto Dirghashwas
(Inaudible Sighs, 1989); Preme Birahe (In Love, In
Separation,1989); Tumi Keman Acho (How are You?
1989); Bhalobasha Bhalo Nay (Love is No Good, 1989);
Dekha Habe (Shall Meet Again, 1989); Swapna
(The Dream, 1989); Ekbon Parul (Parul the One
Sister, 1989); Dwitiya Parber Shuru (The Beginning
of the Second Stage, 1989); Amar Meyer Sangsar (My
Daughter’s Domestic Life, 1989); Se Amar (She is
Mine, 1990) Priyajan (Beloved Ones, 1990);
Chele Manushi (Childishness, 1990); Bahu Dure
(Far Away, 1990); Rajakar Tantra (Doctrine of Rajakar,
1990); Jabajjiban (The Whole Live, 1990) Pinjar
(The Cage, 1991); Apaharan (Abduction, 1991);
Shreshtha Upanyas (The Best Novels, 1991); Adwitiya
(The Unparalleled, 1991); Laily (1991);
Sudurtama (The Remotest She, 1991); Mayabini (The
Enchantress, 1991); Jao Tumi Phire (Back You
Go, 1991) Bideshini (The Alien Woman, 1991);
Priyadarshini (Pretty Woman, 1991); Bicched
(Separation, 1991); Rup (Beauty, 1991); Noorjahan
(1st Vol, 1995), Noorjahan (2nd
Vol., 2002).
Awards: The World Astrological
Association Award, 1986); Echo Literary Award (1987);
Humayun Qadir Literary Award (1992) Bangla Academy Award
(1992) Purabi Padak (1993); Bijoy Padak (1994); Manu Theatre
Padak (1995); Jai Jai Din Patrika Award (1995); Dhaka Juba
Foundation Padak (1996).
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Imtiar Shamim
(b. 1965)
Novels: Dana Kata Himer Bhetor
(1996); Amra Hete Chhi Jara (2000).
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Ismail Hossain
Shiraji (1880-1931)
Novels: Tara Bai (1908);
Rai Nondini (1918); Nuruddin (1923); Firoza
Begum (1923).
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Kayes Ahmed
(1948-1992)
Novel: Nirbashito Ekjon (A
Exiled One, 1986); Dinjapon (Everyday Life, 1986)
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Kazi Abdul Wadud
(1896-1970)
Novels: Nodibakshe (In The
River, 1918)
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Kazi Imdadul Huq
(1882-1923)
Novel: Abdullah (1932)
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Mahmood Nasir
Jahangiri (b. 1959)
Novels: Kahat Kahor Shal
(Famine Year, 2002)
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Mahmudul Haque,
(b.1940)
Novels: Anur Pathshala (Anu at
his School, 1967); Nirapad Tandra (Undisturbed Sleep,
1974); Jiban Amar Bone (Life is My Sister, 1976);
Kalo Baraf (The Black Snow, 1992); Khelaghar
(Playhouse, 1988); Matir Jahaj (Clay-made Ship,
1996).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1977).
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Mahbub-ul Alam
(1898-1981)
Novels: Mofizon (1946)
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1965);
Pride of Performance (1967); Ekushe Padak (1978).
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Mirza Abdul Hye
(1919-1984)
Novels: Phire Cholo (Let’s Go
Back, 1979); Tomar Potaka (Your Flag, 1981).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1977)
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Moinul Ahsan Saber,
(b.1958)
Novels: Porasto Sahish
(The Defeated Horse-Keeper, 1982) Aadmer Jonye Opeksha
(Waiting for Adam, 1986), Pathor Somoy (Stone
Time, 1989), Char Torun Toruni (Four Teenage Boys and
Girls, 1990), Manush Jekhane Jai Na (Where Man
Doesn’t Go, 1990), Dharabahik Kahini (A Continuous
Story, 1992) Opeksha (Waiting, 1992) );
Kobej Lethel
(Kobej, the Ruffian, 1992) Tumi
Amake Niye Jabe (You Will Take Me, 1993); Prem
O Protishodh (Love and Revenge, 1993); Songshar Japon
(Family Life, 1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1996).
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Mokbula Manzoor
(b.1938)
Novels: Ar Ek Jiban (Another
Life, 1968); Abasanna Gan (Tired Song,1982);
Baishakhe Shirna Nadi (The River Shrunk in Baishakh,
1983); Jal Rang Chabi (Watercolour Painting,
1984); Atmaja O Amra (Sons and Ourselves, 1988);
Patita Prithibi (The Fallen Earth, 1989); Prem Ek
Sonali Nadi (Love: A Golden River, 1989); Shiyare
Niyata Surja (The Perpetual Sun over the Lying Head,
1989); Acena Nakshatra (The Unknown Star, 1990);
Kane Dekha Alo (Light for Observing the Bride, 1991);
Nirbacita Premer Upanyas (Selected Novels of Love,
1992); Nadite Andhakar (Darkness on the River,
1996); LilaKamal (Woman’s Toy Lotus, 1996); Kaler
Mandira (Time’s Cymbal, 1997).
Awards: Bangladesh Lekhika Sangha
Prize (1984); Qamar Kushtari Prize (1990); Rajshahi Lekhika
Sangha Literary Award (1993); National Archives and Library
Best Book Prize (1997).
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Manju Sarkar,
(b.1360 B.S)
Novels: Tamosh (Darkness,
1984); Nagno Agontuk (The Naked Guest, 1986);
Protima Upakkhyan (The Story of Protima, 1992);
Danrabar Jaiga (Standing Room, 1994); Abashbhui
(My Homeland, 1994); Bhangoner Somoy Bhalobasha (Love
in Breaking Times, 1995); Omrita (Nectar, 1995);
Swapnochore (The Dream-Thief, 1997).
Awards: Bank Literature Award:
Philips Award for literature; Alaol Literary Award; Agrani
Bank Award for Children Literature; Bogra Lekhak Chakra
Award; Bangla Academy Award.
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Mohammad Nurul Huda
(b.1949)
Novels: Janmajati (Birthrace,
1994); Moinpahar (1995).
Awards: Jessore Sahitya Parishad
Award (1983); Abul Hasan Poetry Prize (1983); Alaol Award
(1985); Awami Shilpa Sangbardhana (1987); Bangla Academy
Award (1988); Cox’s Bazar Medal (1989).
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Nasreen Jahan
(b. 1966)
Novels: Urukku (The Restless,
1993); Chandrer Prothom Kola (The First Phase of the
Moon, 1994); Jakhan Charpasher Batiqulo Nive Ashchhe
(When All Lamps Dim, 1995); Chandralekhar Jaadubistar
(Magical Exposition of Chandralekha, 1995); Sonali
Mukhosh (The Golden Mask, 1996); Baidehi (The
Incorporeal, 1997); Li i(1997); Krus Kathe Konya
(The Daughter on the Cross, 1998); Ure Jai Nishipokshi
(The Nocturnal Bird Flies Away, 1999).
Award: Philips Literary Award (1994);
Bangla Academy Award (2000).
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Neamat Imam
(b. )
Novels: Beidik (1999).
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Panna Kaiser,
(b.1947)
Novels: Muktijuddha: Age O Pore
(War of Liberation: Before and After,1991); Mukti
(Freedom, 1992); Nilimay Neel (Dyed with Indigo,
1992); Hridaye Bangladesh (Bangladesh in My Heart,
1993); Manush (The Man, 1994); Anya Konkhane
(Somewhere Else, 1994); Tumi Ki Kebali Chabi (Are You
only a Picture, 1994); Russeler Juddha Jatra (Russel’s
Journey to the War, 1994); Danriye Acho Ganer Opare
(You’re Standing on the Other Side of the Songs, 1994)
Ami (Self, 1994) Na Panna Na Cuni (Neither Panna
Nor Rubi, 1995); Anya Rakam Bhalobasa
(Another Kind of Love, 1995); Sukh (Happiness, 1995).
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Prasanta Mridha
(b. 1971)
Novels: Mrityur Aage Mati
(Soil Before Death, 2002)
Awards: Kagoj Nobin Kothasahityo
Award (2000)
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Rabeya Khatun,
(b.1935)
Novels: Modhumati (1963); Mon
Ek Shwet Kapoti (Mind is a White Pigeon, 1965); Ononto
Onwesha (Endless Pursuit, 12967); Rajabagh
(1967); Saheb Bazar (1967); Ferari Surjo
(Fugitive Sun, 1975); Onek Joner Ekjan (One of Many
Persons, 1976); Jiboner Ar Ek Naam Dibos Rojoni
(Another Name of Life is Day and Night, 1980); Bayanno
Golir Ek Goli (One of Fifty Two Alleys, 1984);
Baganer Naam Malnichara (Name of the Garden is
Malnichara); Ei Birohokal (This Time of
Separation, 1995); Ei Bhora Bador Mah Bhador (This
Rainy Day of the Month of Bhadra, Second Edition, 1995);
Rabeya Khatuner Nirbacita Premer Upanyas (Selected
Novels of Rabeya Khatun, 1995); Priya Gulshana
(Beloved Gulshana, 1997).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1973);
Lekhika Sangha Award (1980); Nasiruddin Gold Medal; Humayun
Kadir Memorial Award.
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Rahat Khan,
(b.1940)
Novels: Omol Dhobol Chakuri
(Milk-White Service, 1982); Ek Priyodorshini (A
Beautiful Woman, 1983); Chayadompoti (A Shadow
Couple, 1984); Sangharsha (Clash, 1984) Shahar
(The City, 1984); Hey Onanter Pakhi (O, Bird of
Infinity, 1989); Modhyomather Khelowar (The Forward
Footballer, 1991); Akhanksha (Desire); Kayekjan
(A Few Persons); Ognidaho (Conflagration).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1973);
Sufi Motahar Hossain Award (1979); Mahbubullah Zebunnesa
Turst Award (1979); Abul Mansur Memorial Award (1980);
Humayun Qadir Memorial Award (1982); Shuhrid Literary Award
(1975); Trayi Literary Award (1988); Cetana Literary Award
(1989).
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Rashid Haider,
(b.194)
Novels: Khancay (Inside the
Cage, 1975); Nashta Josnay Ekon Aranya (What Forest
is this in the Spoilt Moonlight, 1982); Sadh Ahlad
(Yearnings, 1985); Andha Kathamala (Blind Words,
1987); Asamabriksha (Unequal Trees, 19897);
Mabuhai (1988).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1984);
Nedhushah Literary Prize (1987); Humayun Qadir Prize (1987);
Agrani Bank Prize (1982).
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Rashid Karim,
(b.1925)
Novels: Uttam Purush (The Best
Man, 1961); Prasanno Pashan (The Happy Stone, 1963);
Amar Jato Glani (All My Fatigue, 1973); Prem Ekti
Lal Golap (Love is Red Rose, 1978); Sadharan Loker
Kahini (A Tale of an Ordinary Man, 1982); Ekaler
Rupkatha (A Story of This Day, 1980); Sonar Pathar
Bati (Gold Plated Cup of Stone); Mayer Kachhe
Jachchi (A Journey to Mother); Cini Na
(Unrecognized).
Awards: Adamjee Award (1969); Bangla
Academy Award (1972); Ekushe Padak (1984); Lekhika Sangha
Award (1991).
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Razia Khan,
(b.1936)
Novels: Bot-tolar Uponyas
(Novel of the Wayside, 1959); Anucalpa (The
Alrternative,1959); Proticitra (The Blue-Print,
1975); Citra-kabya (Picturesque Verses, 1980); He
Mahajiban (O! Eternal Life, 1983); (Draupadi, 1992);
Padatik (The Pedestrian, 1996).
Awards: P.E.N. Drama Award (1956);
Pope Gold Medal (as Distinguished Student of Dhaka
university, 1957); Bangla Academy Award (1975); Qamar
Mushtari Gold Medal (1985); Lekhika Shangha Gold Medal
(1986); Ekushe Padak (1997).
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Rizia Rahman
(b.1939)
Novels: Ghar-Bhanga-Ghar
(Broken-house, 1984); Uttar Purush (Posterity, 1977);
Rokter Okshor (Blood Words, 1978); Bong Theke
Bangla (Bangla is from ‘Bong’, 1987); Alikhito
Upakhyan (An Unwritten Story, 1980); Aranyer Kache
(Near the Forest, 1980); Jharer Mukhomukhi (Facing
the Storm, 1986); Ekal Cirokal (Now and Eternity,
1984); Prem Amar Prem (Love, My Love, 1985); Ekti
Phuler Janya (For a Flower, 1986); Shudhu Tomader
Janya (Only for You, 1988); Shhilay Shilay Agun
(Stones in Fire, 1980); Surja Sabuj Rakta (Sun Green
Blood, 1980); Dhabal Jyotsna (White Moon-light,
1980); Harun Phereni (Harun did not Return, 1994);
He manab Manabi (Oh! Man and Woman, 1989).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award
(1978); Jessore Sahitya parishad Puraskar (1984);
Bangladesh Lekhak Sangha Sahitya Padak (1985); Kamar
Mushtari Sahitya Padak (1990); Ananya Sahitya Puraskar
(1995).
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Samir Ahmed
(b. 1973)
Novels: Mora Kotaler Josna
(2002)
Awards: Kagoj Nobin Kothasahityo
Award (2001)
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Sarder Jayenuddin
(1918-1986)
Novels: Adigonto (Across the
Horizons 1959); Pannamoti (1964); Nil Rong Rokto
(Blood of Blue Colour, 1965); Onek Surjer Asha
(Hopes of Many Suns, 1967); Begom Shephali Mirza
(1968); Sreeman Taleb Ali O Sreemoti Ka Kha (1974);
Bidwasto Roder Dheu (The Waves of Smashed Sunlight,
1975).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1967);
Amadjee Award (1967).
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Satyen Sen
(1907-1981)
Novels: Bhorer Bihongi (The
Bird of the Dawn, 1959); Obhishopto Nogori (The
Cursed City, 1967); Paper Sontan (The Children of
Sin, 1969); Ruddhodar Muktopran (The Door Closed, The
Mind Open, 1973); Padochinho (The Footmarks, 1968);
Seyana (The Shrewd, 1968); Kumarajiva (1969);
Vidrohi Kaivarto (The Rebellious Kaivartos, 1969);
Alberuni (1969); Sat Nombor Ward (Ward Number
Seven, 1969); Uttoron (Reaching the Destination,
1970); E’Kul Bhange O Kul Gore (This Shore Erodes
That Shore Rises, 1971); Ma (Mother, 1970);
Oporajeo (The Unbeatable, 1970).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1970)
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Selim Mozahar
Novels: Jachnar Angule Trital
(2000).
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Selina Hossain,
(b.1947)
Novels: Jalochchwas (The High
Tide, 1972); Hangor Nodi Grenade (Shark, River,
Grenade, 1976); Magna Caitanye Shis (A Whistle in the
Unconscious, 1979); Japita Jiban (A Life Spent,
1981); Neel Moyurer Joubon (The Youth of the Blue
Peacock, 1983); Chand Bene (Cand the Merchant, 1984);
Pokamakarer Gharbasati (The Households of the of the
Insects, 1986); Nirantar Ghantadhwani (Ceaseless
Sound of the Bell, 1987); Ksharan (Oozing, 1988);
Kantatare Prajapati (Butterfly on the Barbed Wire,
1989); Khun O Bhalobasa (Murder and Love,
1990); Kalketu and Fullora (1992); Bhalobasa
Pritilata (Love, Pritilata, 1992); Tanaparen
(Warp and Woof, 1994); Gaayatree Sondhya (The Pious
Evening, Part I, -1994, Part-II, 1995; Part-III, 1996);
Dipanwita (Endowed with Light, 1997); Juddha
(War, 1998); Kathkoilar Chhobi (A Portrait in
Charcoal 2001); Mohinir Biye (2002); Anobic Andhar
(2003).
Awards: Dr. Muhammad Enamul Huq Gold
Medal (1969); Bangla Academy Literary Award (1980); Alaol
Literary Award (1981); Kamar Mushtari Memorial Prize (1987);
Philips Literary Prize (1994); Alakta Literary Award (1994).
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Shahid Akhand
(b. 1935)
Novels: Panna Holo Sobuj
( 1964); Pakhir Gaan Boner Chhaya (Bird Songs
Forest Shades, 1970); Dudondo Shanti (Moments of
Peace, 1971); Ekoda Ek Bosonte (Once in Spring Time,
1984); Shei Pakhi (That Bird 1986); Apon Sourav
(Own Fragrance 1986); Kokhon Ke Jane (Who Knows
When, 1995).
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Shahidulla Kaisar
(1927-1971)
Novels: Sareng Bou (The
Sareng’s Wife, 1962); Krishnochura Megh (The
Crimson Cloud, 1959); Kusumer Kanna (The Cry of the
Bud, 1961); Digonte Fuler Agun (The Fire of Flower
in the Horizon, 1961); Sangsaptak (Ever Fighting,
1965); Kobe Pohabe Bivabori (When Will the Night
End, 1971).
Awards: Adamjee Award (1962); Bangla
Academy Award (1962).
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Shamsuddin Abul
Kalam (1926-1997)
Novels: Kashboner Konya (The
Girl in the Reeds, 1954); Dui Mahol (Two Mansions,
1955); Kanchonmala (1956); Jibon Kando (The
Parts of Life, 1956); Jaijongol (The Wilderness,
1978); Somudrobasor (Coastal House, 1986); Nobanno
(The Nobanno Ceremony, 1987); Jar Sathe Jar (Who
Suits Whom, 1986); Moner Moto Thain (A Suitable
Place, 1985); Kanchongram (1997)
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Shawkat Ali,
(b.1936)
Novels: Pingal Akash (The
Reddish-Brown Sky, 1963); Jaatra (Journey, 1976);
Prodoshe Praakritajon (The Commoners in the Twiltghat,
1984); Apeksha (Waiting, 1985); Dakshinayaner
Din (The Days of Southward Way, 1985); Kulyaai
Kalasrot (Time the Flow of in a Bird’s Nest, 1986);
Purbaratri Purbadin (The Night Before, the Day Before,
1986); Sambal (Saving, 1986); Gantabye Atahpar
(After towards Destinations, 1987); Bhalobasa Kare Kay
(What is Love Caused, 1988); Jete Chai (I want to
Go, 1988); Warish (The Successor, 1989); Basar O
Madhucandrima (Bride-Chamber and Honey Moon, 1990);
Uttarer Khep (A Trip to the North, 1991); Tripodi
(2002).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award
(1986); Humayun Kabir Memorial Award, Lekhak Shibir Medal
(1978); Ajit Guha Literary Prize (1982); Philips Literary
Award (1986 and 1989); Ekushe Padak (1990).
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Syed Shamsul Haq,
(b.1935)
Novels: Ek Mahilar Chhobi (The
Picture of a Woman, 1959); Anupam Din (Best Days,
1962); Simana Chhariye (Beyond the Bounds, 1964);
Neel Dangshon (The Blue Bites, 1981); Smritimedh
(Massacre of Memory, 1986); Mrigayay Kalakshep
(Spending Time in Deer Hunting, 1986); Stabdhatar
Anubad (Translation of Silence, 1987); Ek Juboker
Chhayapath (The Milky Way of a Youth, 1987); Swapna
Sankranta (Regarding Dreams, 1989); Brishti O
Bidrohigon (Rain and the Rebels, 1st Vol.
1989, 2nd Vol. 1990); Baro Diner Shishu
(A Child of Twelve Days, 1989); Banabala Kichu Taka Dhar
Niyechhilo (Banabala Borrowed Some Money, 1989);
Trahi (Save Our Soul, 1989); Tumi Sei Tarbari
(You are That Sword, 1986); Kayekti Manusher Sonali
Jouban (Golden Youth of a Few Human Beings, 1989);
Shreshtho Uponyas (Best Novels, 1990); Nirbasita
(The Exiled Woman, 1990); Nishiddha Loban (Forbidden
Incense, 1990); Khelaram Khele Ja (Keep It Up,
Kilroy, 1991); Megh O Machine (Cloud and Machine,
1991); Iha Manush (This is a Human Being, 1991);
Mahashunye Poran Master (Poran Master in the
Space); Dwitiya Diner Kahini (Story of the Second
Day); Balikar Candrojan (The Girl’s Lunar Vessel),
Ayna Bibir Pala (The Ballad of Ayna Bibi);
Kaldharma (Religion of the Time); Duratwa
(Distance); Na Jeyo Na (No, Don’t Go); Onya Ek
Alingan (A Different Embrace); Ek Mutho Janmabhumi
(A Fistful of Motherland); Bukjhim Bhalobasa (Love
that Makes the Chest Ache); Acena (Unknown); Alor
Jonyo (For Light); Rajar Sundari (The Beautiful
Girl of the King).
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1966);
Adamjee Literary Award (1969); Alakta Gold Medal (1982);
Alaol Literary Award (1983); Kabitalap Award (1983);
Literary Award of the Association of Women Writers; Ekushe
(21st February) Padak (1984);
Jebunnessa-Mahbubullah Gold Medal (1985); Padabali
Kabita Award (1987); Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1990); TENAS
Medal (1990).
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Syed Waliullah
(1922-1971)
Novels: Lalshalu (The Read
Fabric 1948); Chande Amabashya (Black Moon, 1964);
Kando Nodi Kando (Cry O River Cry, 1968).
Awards: PEN Award (1955); Bangla
Academy Award (1961); Adamjee Award (1965); Ekushe Padak
(Posthumously, 1983).
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Wasi Ahmed
Novels: Meghapahar (The Cloud
Hill); Roudro O Chhayar Noksha (A Sketch of Sunshine
and Shade, 2002)
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Zakir Talukder
(b. 1965)
Novels: Kursinama (2002)
Awards: Kagoj Kothasahityo Award
(2001)
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Zahir Raihan
(1935-1972)
Novels:
Hazar Bochhor Dhore (Through a Thousand Years, 1964);
Arek Falgun (Another Spring, 1968); Shesh Bikeler
Meye (The Girl of the Late Evening, 1969); Ar Kato
Din (How Much Longer 1970); Koyekti Mrityu (Some
Deaths, 1975).
