Rashed Rouf (born January 1, 1964) is a Bangladeshi novelist, editor and journalist. He was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2017.[2][3] As of 2019, Rouf is an associate editor of Dainik Azadi, a Bengali-language daily newspaper.

Rashed Rouf
রাশেদ রউফ
Rouf receiving an award from Sheikh Hasina (2017)
Born (1964-01-01) 1 January 1964 (age 60)
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationBSc (mathematics)
Alma materUniversity of Chittagong
Occupation(s)journalist, writer, editor
AwardsBangla Academy Literary Award (2017)[1]

Early life edit

Rashed Rouf was born at Patiya in Chittagong in 1964. His father was Noor Syed. His mother is Mabeya Begum. He spent his childhood in his native village, Chonhora in Patiya. Rouf is the eldest of eleven children with six brothers and four sisters.

Education edit

Rashed Rouf's education started at Chonhora Primary School in Patiya. Then he studied at Chonhora Shoroshy Bala High School, Patiya Government College and then at Chittagong University. In 1986, he completed his graduation in mathematics from the University of Chittagong and in 1987 completed his post-graduate.[4]

Career edit

After completing his education, he chose journalism as a profession. In 1991, he joined the Dainik Azadi, one of the oldest newspapers in Bangladesh, as a sub editor. As of 2019, he is an associate editor there.

Literary works edit

He started writing when he was in school. While studying in class six, he inspired by a classmate's poetry practice. Later, his beloved teacher Asha Kiran Chowdhury's inspiration boost his uninterrupted journey of writing. however, his first poem published in newspaper in 1980, when he was a student of Higher secondary.

So far, half a dozen books have been published by Rashed Rouf.

Teenage poetry edit

  • Akasher Seemanay Surzer thikana (1991)[5]
  • Agol Vanga Pagol Haowa (1996),
  • Bikel mane Chuti (1996),
  • Dhaner gaane praner banshi (1998),
  • Jaoar pothe haowar raile (1999),
  • Sadhinotar Priyo Kobita (2000)
  • Chutir Moja kemon Moja (2000)
  • Ayre Kjokon Ghore Ai (2002)
  • Nirbachito Kishor Kobita (2008)
  • Chobir Moto Desh (2008)
  • Anondo Sampan (2009)
  • Porir Nupur (2012)
  • Bhasha Andolon Mukthijoddo-Sadhinota o Desher Kobita (2014)
  • Tumer Jonno Soanr Bangla (2016)
  • Ki Shuva Ki Chaya Go (2017)

Articles and research books edit

  • Chondo Porichoy (1996)
  • Chora Jadukor Sukumar Barua (1999)
  • Chora Shilpi Lutfur Rahman Riton (2000)
  • Bangladesher Chora : Rup o Rupukar
  • Robindra Nath : Chotoder Apon (2012)
  • Aloi Bhuban Vora (2016)
  • Amader Shishu Sahitto : Chondomoy Sonali Rekha (2016)

Biography edit

  • Mohammad Khaled (2016)

Poetry edit

  • Tumar Jonno Sokal Amar Tumar Jonno Rat (1997)
  • Eso Ponchashe Eso Mon Chashe (2013)

Rhyme books edit

  • Somokaleen Chora (1997)
  • Ontomilsomogro : 1 (2016)

Teenage stories and novels edit

References edit

  1. ^ বাংলা একাডেমি পুরস্কার পেলেন রাশেদ রউফ. Dainik Azadi (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Seven litterateurs get Bangla Academy Award 2017". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. January 23, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  3. ^ বাংলা একাডেমি পুরস্কার পেলেন রাশেদ রউফ. Dainik Azadi (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Product Description". www.rokomari.com.
  5. ^ বাংলা একাডেমি পুরস্কার পেলেন রাশেদ রউফ. Dainik Azadi (in Bengali). Retrieved 2017-01-24.