# Anisul Hoque

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This article is about the Bangladeshi author. For the Bangladeshi businessman, see [Annisul Huq](/source/Annisul_Huq).

**Anisul Hoque** (born 4 March 1965) is a Bangladeshi author, screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist from [Rangpur](/source/Rangpur,_Bangladesh). He won the [Bangla Academy Literary Award](/source/Bangla_Academy_Literary_Award) in 2011.[1] His most popular work is his non-fiction novel *Maa* (mother). He is also the editor of *[Kishore Alo](/source/Kishor_Alo)*. In addition, he is one of the two writers of the film [Television (2012 film)](/source/Television_(2012_film)).

## Early life and education

Anisul Hoque was born in [Nilphamari](/source/Nilphamari_District) in 1965 to Mofazzal Hoque and Mst Anwara Begum. He was the student of Rangpur PTI primary school. He passed [SSC](/source/Secondary_School_Certificate) exam from [Rangpur Zilla School](/source/Rangpur_Zilla_School) in 1981 and [HSC](/source/Higher_Secondary_(School)_Certificate) exam from [Rangpur Carmichael College](/source/Carmichael_College) in 1983. He graduated from [Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology](/source/Bangladesh_University_of_Engineering_and_Technology) (BUET), trained as a [civil engineer](/source/Civil_engineer).

## Career

Anisul Hoque's inspiration in journalism and writing started during his student life. After his graduation, he joined to serve as a government employee but resigned only after 15 days. Instead, he started working as a journalist. He attended the [International Writing Program](/source/International_Writing_Program) at the [University of Iowa](/source/University_of_Iowa) in 2010.[2] Currently, Anisul Hoque is working as an associate editor of a Bengali-language daily *[Prothom Alo](/source/Prothom_Alo)* and the editor of monthly youth magazine *[Kishor Alo](/source/Kishor_Alo)*.[3]

## Personal life

Anisul Hoque is married to Marina Yasmin. They have a daughter, Padya Paramita.[4]

## Criticism

[Matiur Rahman](/source/Matiur_Rahman_(journalist)), Anisul Hoque and [Mahfuz Anam](/source/Mahfuz_Anam) helped Simin Rahman, mother of [Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain](/source/Faraaz_Ayaaz_Hossain), who donated 73 crore Taka for the film [Faraaz](/source/Faraaz_(film)), giving advice to donate on making film with a false narrative to hide the information about his son Faraz being a militant in 2016 Dhaka Holey Artisan attack, instead showing him as a saviour hero.[5][6]

## Literary works

### Poetry

- *Khola Chithi Sundarer Kachhe*
- *Ami Achhi Amar Anale*
- *Jalrang Padya*
- *Asale Ayur Cheye Baro Shaadh Tar Akash Dekhar*
- *Tomake Bhabna Kori*
- *Tomake Na Paoar Kabita* (2013) by Prothoma

### Novels

- *Ondhokarer Eksho Bochhor* (1995)
- *Kheya* (*The Ferryboat*) (1996)
- *Fand* (*Trap*) (1997)
- *Bristibondhu* (*The Rain Friend*) (1997)
- *Amar Ekta Dukhkho Achhe* (*I have a Sorrow*) (1999)
- *Se* (*The Person*) (2002)
- *[Maa](/source/Maa_(Novel))* (*Mother*) (2003)[7]
- *Abar Tora Kipte Ho* [8]
- *Dushwapner Jatri* (2006) *ISBN 984-458-532-5*
- *Khuda o Bhalobashar Galpo*
- *Nandini* (2006) *ISBN 984-437-341-7*
- *Alo Andhokare Jai* (2007)
- *Dhukhpari Shukhpari* (*Fairy of Sadness Fairy of Happiness*)
- *Trap* (translated from Bengali to English by Inam Ahmed, published by Indian Age, *ISBN 819-069-563-0*)
- *Ayeshamangal* (translated into English as [The Ballad of Ayesha](/source/The_Ballad_of_Ayesha))

### Television drama

- *Ekannoborti*
- *Choruibhati*
- *Naal Piran* (*Red Shirt*)
- *Korimon Bewa*
- *Ghure Daranor Swapno*
- *69*
- *No Man's Land*
- Doinik Tolpar
- *Nikhoj Shongbad*
- *Radio Chocolate 69.0 FM*

### Film script writer

- *Bachelor*, 2004 [9]
- *Made in Bangladesh* (directed by [Mostofa Sarwar Farooki](/source/Mostofa_Sarwar_Farooki))
- *[Third Person Singular Number](/source/Third_Person_Singular_Number)*
- *Swapnodanay* (*On the Wings of Dreams*) (2007)
- *[Television (film)](/source/Television_(2012_film))* (2013) with director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

## Awards

- [Bangla Academy Literary Award](/source/Bangla_Academy_Literary_Award) (2011) [1]
- CitiBank Ananda Alo Award for Best Novel (2009)
- Khalekdad Chowdhury Literature Award 1415
- *Television*, a film script jointly written by [Mostofa Sarwar Farooki](/source/Mostofa_Sarwar_Farooki) and Anisul Hoque, has received Asian Cinema Fund (script development), provided by South Korea's Pusan Film Festival
- Euro Shishu Shahitya Award (2006)
- BACHSAS Award for Best Screenplay
- TENASINAS Award for Best Screenplay

## References

1. ["Bangla Academy prizes announced"](https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/bangla-academy-prizes-announced). *bdnews24.com*. 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-02-18.

1. ["Anisul Hoque"](https://iwp.uiowa.edu/writers/anisul-hoque). *iwp.uiowa.edu*. Retrieved 2017-11-11.

1. ["Ki Anando kicks off"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151017114959/http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/82823/Ki-Anando-kicks-off). The Daily Prothom Alo. Archived from [the original](http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/82823/Ki-Anando-kicks-off) on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.

1. ['Ma' by Anisul Hoque](http://banglabookspdf.blogspot.com/2016/07/ma-by-anisul-hoque.html?m=1) *banglabookspdf.blogspot.com*. Retrieved 24 August 2021

1. ["ফারাজের নামে সিনেমা বানানোর আড়ালে ৭৩ কোটি টাকা পাচার"](https://www.banglanews24.com/Other/news/bd/1461301.details) (in Bengali). *banglanews24.com*. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.

1. Sun, Daily (January 2025). ["Faraaz Project: Tk73 crore smuggled to India by Transcom Group"](https://www.daily-sun.com/post/788934). *[Daily Sun (Bangladesh)](/source/Daily_Sun_(Bangladesh))*. Retrieved 3 August 2025.

1. Anisul Hoque (2003). *Maa*. সময় প্রকাশন. ISBN 984-458-422-1.

1. Anisul Hoque (2004). *Abar Tora Kipte Ho*. ISBN 984-458-455-8.

1. ["Bachelor's Progress: An encounter with director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki and writer Anisul Hoque"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200927043616/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/01/02/interview.htm). *Star Weekend*. The Daily Star. January 9, 2004. Archived from [the original](http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2004/01/02/interview.htm) on September 27, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2016.

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