Shawkat Osman
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Shawkat Osman full-name Sheikh Azizur Rahman (1917-1998) was a Bangladesh
i novelist and short story writer. He was born in Sabalsingha pur 1917 in the district of Hughli, West Bengal
.His father's name Sheikh Mohammad Yehia.
from where he graduated in 1938. Thereafter, he would earn an MA degree in Bengali literature from the University of Calcutta
in 1941.
, Shawkat Osman migrated to Bangladesh
(at that time East Pakistan
) after the partition of India
in 1947. He started his professional life by teaching at Dhaka College
in Dhaka. He also taught at Chittagong Commerce College. He was a servant of Mujibnagar Government in 1971. He died in Dhaka
in 1998.
His son Yeafesh Osman became the Science and Technology minister of Bangladesh in 2009
Short stories:
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i novelist and short story writer. He was born in Sabalsingha pur 1917 in the district of Hughli, West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
.His father's name Sheikh Mohammad Yehia.
Education
He was educated at the Calcutta Madrassa (Anglo-Persian Department), and at the St. Xavier's College, CalcuttaSt. Xavier's College, Calcutta
St. Xavier's College is located in Kolkata, India, and is named after St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit saint of the 16th century, who travelled to India. It is an autonomous college affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It gained autonomy in July 2006, thus becoming the first autonomous college of...
from where he graduated in 1938. Thereafter, he would earn an MA degree in Bengali literature from the University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
in 1941.
Life
Born in what was then West BengalWest Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
, Shawkat Osman migrated to Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
(at that time East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
) after the partition of India
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
in 1947. He started his professional life by teaching at Dhaka College
Dhaka College
, located in Dhaka, is one of Bangladesh's earliest and most prestigious higher educational institutions. It offers both four years bachelor's and one years masters course in various majors, but it is best known for HSC...
in Dhaka. He also taught at Chittagong Commerce College. He was a servant of Mujibnagar Government in 1971. He died in Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
in 1998.
His son Yeafesh Osman became the Science and Technology minister of Bangladesh in 2009
Literature
Osman's first prominent novel was Janani. Janani (Mother)is a portrait of the disintegration of a family because of the rural and urban divide. In Kritadaser Hasi (Laugh of a Slave), Osman explores the darkness of contemporary politics and reality of dictatorship.Awards
- Bangla Academy AwardBangla Academy AwardBangla Academy Award is a literary award given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh in recognition of creative genius in advancement and overall contribution in the field of Bangla language and literature....
(1962) - Adamjee Literary Award (1966)
- President Award (1967)
- Ekushey PadakEkushey PadakEkushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 that took place on February 21, 1952.-2001:*Shah Abdul Karim...
(1983) (A national award from Bangladesh Gov't) - Mahbubullah Foundation Prize (1983)
- Muktadhara Literary Award (1991)
- Independence Day AwardIndependence Day AwardThe Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
(1997)
Works
Novels:- Boni Adam (1943)
- Janani(1958)
- Kritadaser Hasi(1962)
- Samagam (1967)
- Chaurasandhi (1968)
- Raja Upakhyan (1971)
- Jahannam Haite Biday (1971)
- Dui Sainik (1973)
- Nekre Aranya (1973)
- Patanga Pinjar (1983)
- Rajsakkhi (1985)
- Jolangi (1986)
- Puratan Khanjar (1987)
Short stories:
- Pinjrapol (1358 B.)
- Junu Apa o Anyanya Galpo (1358 B.)
- Sabek Kahini (1953)
- Prostor Phalok (1964)
- Upolakso (1965)
- Netrapath (1968)
- Ubhosringo (1375 B.)
- Janmo Jadi Tabo Bange (1975)
- Monib o Tahar Kukur (1986)
- Iswarer Protidandi(1990)
- Bigata Kaler Galpo (1986)
Dramas:
- Amlar Mamla (1949)
- Taskar o Laskar (1953)
- Baghdader Kabi (1359 B.)
- Daktar Abdullahr Karkhana (1973)
- Tinti Chhoto Natak (1989)
- Purna Swadhinata Churna Swadhinata (1990)
Memoires:
- Kalratri Khandachitra (1986)
- Swajan Sangram (1986)
Children Literature:
- Oten Saheber Banglow (1944)
- Etimkhana (1955)
- Chhotoder Nanagalpo (1969)
- Digbaji (1964)
- Prize o Anyanyagalpo(1969)
- Tara Dui Jan (1944)
- Ksude Socialist (1973)
- Katha Rachanar Katha (1389 B.)
- Panchasangi (1975)
- Itihas Bistarito (1985)
- Mosquitophone
Translation:
- Panchti Natak ( Translation from Molière )1965
- Time Machine ( From H.G. Wells)1959
- Panchti Kahini ( Translation from Leo Tolstoy)1959
- Spainer Chhotogalpo (1372 B.)
- Prithibir Rangomonche Manush: Santaner Swikarokti ( Amrita Pritom)1985
- Nisso 1948
Editation:
- Fazlul Huquer Galpo (1983)
Non Fiction:
- Samudra Nadi Samarpito (1973)
- Sangskritir Charai Utrai (1985)
- Muslim Manoser Rupantar (1986)
- Bhab Bhasha Bhabna (1974)
- Nashta tan Ashta Bhan (1986)
- Haptam Pancham (1957)
- Pitripurusher Pap (1986)
- Ebong Tin Mirza (1986)