Ataur Rahman

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Ataur Rahman
আতাউর রহমান
Born (1941-06-18) 18 June 1941 (age 80)
Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationM.Sc (Soil Science)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationActor, director, writer

Ataur Rahman (born 18 June 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Award in 2021 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to drama.[1][3]

Career[]

Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[4][5] He is the founder general secretary of the theater troupe "Nagorik Natya Sampradaya".[1] He is a former chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.[1][6]

Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[1][7]

Awards[]

  • Independence Award (2021)[8]
  • Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Award
  • “Chakrabak” award as best stage director
  • “Loko Natyadal” Gold Medal for stage direction.
  • Anyadin & Impress Telefilm award for best character role.
  • Alliance Francaise award for contribution in theatre
  • Lifetime Achievement Award by Chanel I Rabindra Mela
  • Kazi Mahbubullah Lifetime Award
  • Ekushey Padak (2001)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Saurav Dey (June 18, 2014). "Theatre fest marking Ataur Rahman's birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Stars share their views". The Daily Star. January 16, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Gazi Mazharul Anwar and Ataur Rahman receive Swadhinata Padak 2021". The Daily Star. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  4. ^ Rifat Munim (June 3, 2011). "Thriving Theatre Fest". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "Bangladeshi theatre is well appreciated in international arena --Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. February 17, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  6. ^ ""Not enough works on psychological conflict during Liberation War" -- Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Zahangir Alom (June 20, 2013). "Paeans to Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "10 named for Independence Award 2021". New Age. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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