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'''Rahat Khan''' (19 December 1940 – 28 August 2020)<ref>{{cite news |title=Author, journalist Rahat Khan no more |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/08/28/journalist-rahat-khan-is-no-more |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=28 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ekushey Padak-winning writer, journalist Rahat Khan dies |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/114805/ekushey-padak-winning-writer-journalist-rahat-khan-dies |work=Dhaka Tribune|date=28 August 2022}}</ref> was a Bangladeshi journalist and litterateur. He wrote more than 32 novels.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} He won [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] in 1973 and [[Ekushey Padak]] in 1996 by the [[Government of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315|script-title=bn:পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা|language=bn|trans-title=Winners list|access-date=2 April 2019|publisher=Bangla Academy}}</ref><ref name=ekushey/>
'''Rahat Khan''' (19 December 1940 – 28 August 2020)<ref>{{cite news |title=Author, journalist Rahat Khan no more |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/08/28/journalist-rahat-khan-is-no-more |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=28 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ekushey Padak-winning writer, journalist Rahat Khan dies |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/114805/ekushey-padak-winning-writer-journalist-rahat-khan-dies |work=Dhaka Tribune|date=28 August 2020}}</ref> was a Bangladeshi journalist and litterateur. He wrote more than 32 novels.{{citation needed|date=December 2014}} He won [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] in 1973 and [[Ekushey Padak]] in 1996 by the [[Government of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315|script-title=bn:পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা|language=bn|trans-title=Winners list|access-date=2 April 2019|publisher=Bangla Academy|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801001043/http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=ekushey/>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Khan was born on 19 December 1940 in [[Kishoreganj District|Kishoreganj]].<ref name="jj18Dec2016">{{cite news |script-title=bn:নগর চেতনার কথাশিল্পী রাহাত খান |trans-title=Spirit of the city writer Rahat Khan |url=http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=18-12-2016&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=1754&cat_id=3&menu_id=75&news_type_id=1&index=18 |newspaper=[[Jaijaidin]] |date=18 December 2022}}</ref> He wrote his first story as a student in [[Third grade|class three]]. In his words, "One day a kite pounced on a small tortoise before our eyes. The event shocked me very much and made me tearful. I don't know why but I wrote a story on it and thus my authorial life began."<ref>Interview with Suhita Sultana for ''The Daily Banglabazar Patrika'' (27 February 1997)</ref> Khan completed a degree in economics and philosophy at [[Ananda Mohan College]]. He earned his MA from the Department of Bangla Language and Literature at the [[University of Dhaka]] in 1961. For the next eight years he taught Bangla at various colleges, including [[Jagannath College]] in Dhaka.<ref name="jj18Dec2016" />
Khan was born on 19 December 1940 in [[Kishoreganj District|Kishoreganj]].<ref name="jj18Dec2016">{{cite news |script-title=bn:নগর চেতনার কথাশিল্পী রাহাত খান |trans-title=Spirit of the city writer Rahat Khan |url=http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=18-12-2016&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=1754&cat_id=3&menu_id=75&news_type_id=1&index=18 |newspaper=[[Jaijaidin]] |date=18 December 2016}}</ref> He wrote his first story as a student in [[Third grade|class three]]. In his words, "One day a kite pounced on a small tortoise before our eyes. The event shocked me very much and made me tearful. I don't know why but I wrote a story on it and thus my authorial life began."<ref>Interview with Suhita Sultana for ''The Daily Banglabazar Patrika'' (27 February 1997)</ref> Khan completed a degree in economics and philosophy at [[Ananda Mohan College]]. He earned his MA from the Department of Bangla Language and Literature at the [[University of Dhaka]] in 1961. For the next eight years he taught Bangla at various colleges, including [[Jagannath College]] in Dhaka.<ref name="jj18Dec2016" />


==Career==
==Career==
In 1969, Khan joined the Bangla-language daily newspaper ''[[The Daily Ittefaq]]'' as assistant editor.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} He would spend over four decades at the paper, eventually becoming its editor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manik Mia's journalism was about movement |url=http://thedailynewnation.com/news/55079/manik-mias-journalism-was-about-movement.html |newspaper=The New Nation |date=4 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chaos at Ittefaq again over control |url=http://print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/2009/09/27/80009.html |newspaper=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka |date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
In 1969, Khan joined the Bangla-language daily newspaper ''[[The Daily Ittefaq]]'' as assistant editor.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}} He would spend over four decades at the paper, eventually becoming its editor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manik Mia's journalism was about movement |url=http://thedailynewnation.com/news/55079/manik-mias-journalism-was-about-movement.html |newspaper=The New Nation |date=4 June 2015 |archive-date=9 August 2017 |access-date=9 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809172713/http://thedailynewnation.com/news/55079/manik-mias-journalism-was-about-movement.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chaos at Ittefaq again over control |url=http://print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/2009/09/27/80009.html |newspaper=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka |date=27 September 2009 |archive-date=9 August 2017 |access-date=9 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809131942/http://print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/2009/09/27/80009.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 1972, Khan published his first collection of short stories, ''Onischito Lokaloy'' (''Uncertain Human Habitation'').{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} The following year he received the [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] for his short stories.<ref name="banglaacademy">{{cite web |url=http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315 |script-title=bn:পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত লেখক-তালিকা |trans-title=Awarded Authors |language=bn |website=Bangla Academy |access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref> He produced further volumes: ''Ontohin Jatra'' (''The Eternal Journey''), ''Bhalo Monder Taka'' (''Money for Good and Evil''), and in 1983, ''Apel Songbad'' (''News of the Apple''). In the early 1980s he published his debut novel, ''Omol Dhobol Chakri'' (''Milk-White Service''). He continued writing novels into the 1990s.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
In 1972, Khan published his first collection of short stories, ''Onischito Lokaloy'' (''Uncertain Human Habitation'').{{citation needed|date=August 2017}} The following year he received the [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] for his short stories.<ref name="banglaacademy">{{cite web |url=http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315 |script-title=bn:পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত লেখক-তালিকা |trans-title=Awarded Authors |language=bn |website=Bangla Academy |access-date=8 August 2017 |archive-date=1 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801001043/http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He produced further volumes: ''Ontohin Jatra'' (''The Eternal Journey''), ''Bhalo Monder Taka'' (''Money for Good and Evil''), and in 1983, ''Apel Songbad'' (''News of the Apple''). In the early 1980s he published his debut novel, ''Omol Dhobol Chakri'' (''Milk-White Service''). He continued writing novels into the 1990s.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}


After leaving ''Ittefaq'', Khan served as an advisory editor of ''Dainik Bartoman'' and served on the board of directors of the national news agency, [[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]] (BSS). In March 2016, he was appointed to a {{frac|2|1|2}}-year term as chairman of the board of BSS.<ref>{{cite news |title=BSS Board reconstituted |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/38424 |newspaper=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=25 March 2022}}</ref>
After leaving ''Ittefaq'', Khan served as an advisory editor of ''Dainik Bartoman'' and served on the board of directors of the national news agency, [[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]] (BSS). In March 2016, he was appointed to a {{frac|2|1|2}}-year term as chairman of the board of BSS.<ref>{{cite news |title=BSS Board reconstituted |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/38424 |newspaper=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=25 March 2016}}</ref>


== Themes ==
== Themes ==
The middle and upper class life observed in his novels comes out of urban [[Dhaka]] society, while novels such as ''Omol Dhobol Chakri'' explore village life.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}
The middle and upper class life observed in his novels comes out of urban [[Dhaka]] society, while novels such as ''Omol Dhobol Chakri'' explore village life.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}


Khan also considered [[Bengali Language Movement|Ekushe February]] and the [[Bangladeshi Liberation War]] in works such as ''Hey Matoh Bong'' and ''Hey Mohasunyota''.
Khan also considered [[Bengali Language Movement|Ekushe February]] and the [[Bangladeshi Liberation War]] in works such as ''Hey Matoh Bong'' and ''Hey Mohasunyota''.
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite web |url=http://www.publications.com.bd/Authors/UpcomingBooks.aspx?aid=718#sub |title=Rahat Khan |website=publishers.com.bd |access-date=8 June 2022}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.publications.com.bd/Authors/UpcomingBooks.aspx?aid=718#sub |title=Rahat Khan |website=publishers.com.bd |access-date=8 June 2015 |archive-date=9 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609072435/http://www.publications.com.bd/Authors/UpcomingBooks.aspx?aid=718#sub |url-status=dead }}


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This article is about the Bangladeshi journalist. For the Pakistani field hockey player, see Rahat Khan (field hockey). For the Pakistani singer, see Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Rahat Khan
রাহাত খান
Born(1940-12-18)18 December 1940
Kishoreganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died28 August 2020(2020-08-28) (aged 79)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationJournalist, litterateur
Years active1964–2020
Known forEditor of The Daily Ittefaq
Awardsfull list

Rahat Khan (19 December 1940 – 28 August 2020)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi journalist and litterateur. He wrote more than 32 novels.[citation needed] He won Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1973 and Ekushey Padak in 1996 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3][4]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Khan was born on 19 December 1940 in Kishoreganj.[5] He wrote his first story as a student in class three. In his words, "One day a kite pounced on a small tortoise before our eyes. The event shocked me very much and made me tearful. I don't know why but I wrote a story on it and thus my authorial life began."[6] Khan completed a degree in economics and philosophy at Ananda Mohan College. He earned his MA from the Department of Bangla Language and Literature at the University of Dhaka in 1961. For the next eight years he taught Bangla at various colleges, including Jagannath College in Dhaka.[5]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1969, Khan joined the Bangla-language daily newspaper The Daily Ittefaq as assistant editor.[citation needed] He would spend over four decades at the paper, eventually becoming its editor.[7][8]

In 1972, Khan published his first collection of short stories, Onischito Lokaloy (Uncertain Human Habitation).[citation needed] The following year he received the Bangla Academy Literary Award for his short stories.[9] He produced further volumes: Ontohin Jatra (The Eternal Journey), Bhalo Monder Taka (Money for Good and Evil), and in 1983, Apel Songbad (News of the Apple). In the early 1980s he published his debut novel, Omol Dhobol Chakri (Milk-White Service). He continued writing novels into the 1990s.[citation needed]

After leaving Ittefaq, Khan served as an advisory editor of Dainik Bartoman and served on the board of directors of the national news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). In March 2016, he was appointed to a ​2 1⁄2-year term as chairman of the board of BSS.[10]

Themes[edit | edit source]

The middle and upper class life observed in his novels comes out of urban Dhaka society, while novels such as Omol Dhobol Chakri explore village life.[citation needed]

Khan also considered Ekushe February and the Bangladeshi Liberation War in works such as Hey Matoh Bong and Hey Mohasunyota.

Novels[edit | edit source]

  • Omol Dhobol Chakuri (Milk-White Service, 1982)
  • Ek Priyodorshini (A Beautiful Woman, 1983)
  • Chayadompoti (A Shadow Couple, 1984)
  • Sangharsha (Clash, 1984)
  • Shahar (The City, 1984)
  • Hey Onanter Pakhi (O, Bird of Infinity, 1989)
  • Modhyomather Khelowar (The Forward Footballer, 1991)
  • Akhanksha (Desire)
  • Kayekjan (A Few Persons)
  • Ognidaho (Conflagration)

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • Bangla Academy Literary Award (1973) in the short story category[9]
  • Sufi Motahar Hossain Award (1979)
  • Mahbubullah Zebunnesa Trust Award (1979)
  • Abul Mansur Memorial Award (1980)
  • Humayun Qadir Memorial Award (1982)
  • Shuhrid Literary Award (1975)
  • Trayi Literary Award (1988)
  • Cetana Literary Award (1989)
  • Ekushey Padak (1996)[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Author, journalist Rahat Khan no more". Dhaka Tribune. 28 August 2020.
  2. ↑ "Ekushey Padak-winning writer, journalist Rahat Khan dies". Dhaka Tribune. 28 August 2020.
  3. ↑ পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 নগর চেতনার কথাশিল্পী রাহাত খান [Spirit of the city writer Rahat Khan]. Jaijaidin. 18 December 2016.
  6. ↑ Interview with Suhita Sultana for The Daily Banglabazar Patrika (27 February 1997)
  7. ↑ "Manik Mia's journalism was about movement". The New Nation. 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "Chaos at Ittefaq again over control". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 27 September 2009. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত লেখক-তালিকা [Awarded Authors]. Bangla Academy (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  10. ↑ "BSS Board reconstituted". The Independent. Dhaka. 25 March 2016.

External links[edit | edit source]

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