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Abu Ishaque achieved the position of Sub Inspector in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad during 1949-67. During his service life, he managed to be a graduate from Karachi University in 1960. His first books of stories 'Harem' (1962) and 'Mohapotongo' (

Abu Ishaque: A realist novelist

Mahmuda Begum Sinthia :Abu Ishaque (1926-2003), novelist, short story writer, lexicographer and playwright, was born on 1 November 1926 at Naria in Shariatpur. His father’s...

Despite his administrative responsibilities, Barkatullah found time to write. Among his books are Parosoyo Protibha, (essays, 1st vol, 1924 and 2nd Vol, 1932), Manuser Dhormo (Philosophical Essays, 1934), Karbala O Imam Bongser Itihas (History, 1957), Nab

Litterateur Mohammad Barkatullah

Badiuzzaman :Mohammad Barkatullah (1898-1974) essayist, prose writer, was born on 2 March 1898 at Ghorasal in Pabna. His father was Haji Azam Ali. Barkatullah studied...

Khichdi recipes: Dal Khichdi

Ingredients :1 cup – Pigeon pea (Toor dal)½ cup – Rice, washed and soaked in warm water for 20 minutes1tsp – Turmeric powder1tbsp – Oil¼tsp...