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Rokanuzzaman Khan

Rokanuzzaman Khan

Bangladeshi journalist and litterateur

Rokanuzzaman Khan (known as Dadabhai; 9 April 1925 – 3 December 1999) was a Bangladeshi journalist and litterateur.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1998 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2] He was the founder director of children's organization Kochi Kanchar Mela.[1]

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Background

Khan's granduncle Mohammad Rawshan Ali Chowdhury was the editor of the monthly magazine Kohinoor.[2]

Career

Khan worked at the Daily Ittehad in Kolkata in 1947 and in Shishu Saogat in 1949 and the Millat in 1951. In 1955, he joined The Daily Ittefaq under the pseudonym of Dadabhai and worked until his death in 1999.[2]

Khan formed a children's organization Kochi Kanchar Mela in 1956.[1]

Personal life and legacy

Khan was married to Nurjahan Begum, one of the early female Bangladeshi journalists and the daughter of Mohammad Nasiruddin, founder of Saogat and Begum magazines.[2][3] His granddaughter is a travel vlogger - manages an online community The Flag Girl, and served as the brand ambassador for Bangladesh Tourism Corporation.[4]

Works

  • Hattimatim (1962)
  • Khokan Khokan Dak Pari
  • Ajob Holeo Gujob Noy[1]

Awards

References

  1. [1]
    Jamil Mahmud (April 10, 2008). "Rokonuzzaman Khan Dadabhai's 83rd birth anniversary observed". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  2. [2]
    Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Khan, Rokanuzzaman". In Islam, Sirajul; Ahmed, Wakil (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  3. [3]
    "Bangladesh's first female journalist, Nurjahan Begum, dies at 91". BBC News.
  4. [4]
    "Priota: The girl who parades the Bangladeshi flag around the world". The Business Standard. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
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