Ataur Rahman

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]

For the Bangladeshi poet, see Ataur Rahman (poet).
Ataur Rahman
আতাউর রহমান
Born (1941-06-18) 18 June 1941
Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationM.Sc (Soil Science)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer

Background

Rahman earned his master's degree in science in 1964 from the University of Dhaka.[4]

Career

Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[5][6] 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][7]

Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[1][8]

In August 2019, Rahman was appointed as an Awami League Advisory Council member.[4]

Awards
  • Independence Award (2021)[9]
  • 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. 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. "Actor Ataur Rahman made Awami League Advisory Council member". daily sun. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  5. Rifat Munim (June 3, 2011). "Thriving Theatre Fest". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  6. "Bangladeshi theatre is well appreciated in international arena --Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. February 17, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. ""Not enough works on psychological conflict during Liberation War" -- Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  8. Zahangir Alom (June 20, 2013). "Paeans to Ataur Rahman". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  9. "10 named for Independence Award 2021". New Age. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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