Ataur Rahman
| Ataur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | আতাউর রহমান |
| Born |
June 18, 1941 Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | MA (Soil Science) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actor |
Ataur Rahman (born June 18, 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to drama.[1]
Early life and education
Rahman was born in Noakhali on June 18, 1941. He completed his master's in Soil Science from the University of Dhaka in 1965.[1]
Career
Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[3][4] 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][5]
Rahman directed over 30 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[1][6]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2001)
- Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Award
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saurav Dey (June 18, 2014). "Theatre fest marking Ataur Rahman's birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Stars share their views". The Daily Star. January 16, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ Rifat Munim (June 3, 2011). "Thriving Theatre Fest". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ ""Bangladeshi theatre is well appreciated in international arena --Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. February 17, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "“Not enough works on psychological conflict during Liberation War” -- Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ Zahangir Alom (June 20, 2013). "Paeans to Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.