Fakhrul Islam Khan
Fakhrul Islam Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 February 1925 Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 13 May 2007 (aged 82) |
| Occupations | Journalist, film producer and director |
| Spouse | Syeda Sakina Islam |
Fakhrul Islam Khan (known as FI Khan; 9 February 1925 – 13 May 2007) was a Bangladeshi editor, journalist, cultural organizer, playwright, producer, and director. He was the editor of Gulistan (1950), a monthly Bengali magazine, and Kadem (1966), a weekly magazine. He was the joint news editor with Shah Azizur Rahman of the monthly magazine Inqilab (published from Kolkata). Khan has made a special contribution to Barisal's cultural activities, cultural heritage, literary councils, journalism and Barisal Press Club. He was the first Bengal Muslim film producer. He established Barisal Natya Niketan in 1964.[1]
Early life and education
Khan was born on 9 February 1925, to Bengali Muslim parents Hashem Ali Khan and Samisun Nesa in Barisal. The family hailed from the village of Sehangal in Swarupkathi, Firozpur. His father was a social worker, politician, and member of the cabinet led by Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq in 1941. Khan started his education at AK School in Barisal and later was admitted to Ripon School & College in Kolkata. He led several student movements. He was the editor of a magazine in Ripon School, for which he also wrote.[2]
Career
Khan was an assistant director on Premendra Mitra's 1948 film Kalo Chhaya.[3]
He was the editor of the Bengali monthly Gulistan. Syed Akram Hossain wrote, "By observing the list of writers of the 'Gulistan', one could feel the aristocracy, wideness and importance of the journal in the contemporary period".[4]
Personal life
Khan was married to Syeda Sakina Islam (1928–2008), a member of the 2nd and 3rd Jatiya Sangsad. The couple had one son, Amirul Islam Khan Bulbul,[5] and two daughters, Shabnam Wadud Keya and Shagufa Khanam Joardar.
References
- ^ Fakhrul Islam Khan (2nd ed.). Akib Memorial Foundation, Amirul Islam Khan. 12 May 2013. p. 29.
- ^ Hashem Ali Khan (2nd ed.). Vashkor Publisher, Siraz Uddin Ahmed. 30 November 2005. p. 197. ISBN 984-32-2822-7.
- ^ Khan, Khan Tahawar Ali, ed. (1970). "Fakbrul Islam Khan". Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan (1969-70 ed.). Lahore: Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. p. 791. OCLC 01774840.
- ^ Sinha, Soumitra (1995). The Quest for Modernity and the Bengali Muslims 1921-47. Calcutta: Minerva Associates. p. 81. ISBN 81-85195-68-4.
- ^ "Syeda Sakina Islam, Former MP". Tiger News. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.