Ragib Hussain Chowdhury

Ragib Hussain Chowdhury (রাগিব হোসেন চৌধুরী) Birth date: 11 April, 1952. He was born in Kubajpur, Upazila: Jagannathpur, District: Sunamganj.
Biography: Ragib Hussain Chowdhury is a well-known journalist, editor, poet, novelist, essayist, and literary organizer from Bangladesh. He entered the literary field in the early seventies with his brave and stirring movement, establishing a literary organization and publishing two magazines while also editing several others. He organized literary meetings, poetry reading programs, conferences, and seminars, revitalizing the slumbering city of Sylhet and making the literary and cultural arena of greater Sylhet stronger and faster.
Chowdhury served as a editor of Al-Islah for four years, followed by editor-in-chief for another four years, and president of the editorial board for an additional four years. Under his leadership, the magazine has remained dynamic ever since. He also served as the president of Central Muslim Sahitya Sangsad for four years and is the editor of the monthly magazine Village Digest.
Chowdhury has received numerous literary awards, including the Mahakabi Syed Sultan Literary Award, the UK-based B. N. S. A. Award, the Bricklain Award, the Rotary Club Award, and the Ragib-Rabeya Literary Award, introduced by industrialist Ragib Ali. Dr. London Mominul Haque Academy also awarded him the Sahitya Ratna for his contributions to literature and literary organization.
Overall, Ragib Hussain Chowdhury is a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi literary world, known for his significant contributions to journalism, literature, and literary organization.
==Professional life==
Ragib Hussain Chowdhury's contributions to literature extend beyond his own writing. He was actively involved in various literary organizations and publications throughout his career.
Ragib Hussain Chowdhury worked as a correspondent, reporter, section editor, and columnist for various newspapers and magazines throughout his career. Weekly Sonarbangla, Daily sylheterdak. Hakkatha, Al-Islah, The Daily Sangram, Swadesh, Bikram, Weekly Notundin from London at various times. 
During his student life at Madan Mohan College, Sylhet, he became involved with various literary organizations, which helped to cultivate his passion for literature. After starting his career as a teacher at Shahjalal Jamia Islamia School & College, Sylhet, he eventually became fully immersed in the literary world, establishing Jagoron Press and Jagriti Prakashani. 
Chowdhury also served as the editor of several publications, including the Chowdhury also served as the editor of several publications, including the
1. Fortnightly Renesa (পাক্ষিক রেঁনেসা)
2. Surma Probaho (সুরমা প্রবাহ)
3. Fortnightly Sylhet Poridorsok (পাক্ষিক সিলেট পরিদর্শক)
4. Monthly Village Digest, (মাসিক ভিলেজ ডাইজেস্ট) and
5. Monthly Al-Islah. (মাসিক আল ইসলাহ)
These publications helped promote literary culture and provide a platform for emerging writers to showcase their work.
In addition to his work with publications, Chowdhury served in various important positions in the Central Muslim Sahitya Sangsad, Sylhet. He was the General Secretary of Central Muslim Sahitya Sangsad for four terms, 
1. First Time: 1994-1995
2. Second Time: 1996-1997
3. Third Time: 2003-2004
4. Fourth Time: 2005-2006
He also served two terms as the president-elect of the organization, from 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. His leadership and dedication to the Central Muslim Sahitya Sangsad (কেন্দ্রীয় মুসলিম সাহিত্য সংসদ) helped to promote and preserve the literary heritage of Bangladesh.
==Marriage and children==
Ragib Hussain Chowdhury got married in 1981 with Layla Ragib, who was a poet, essayist. Unfortunately, Layla passed away suddenly in 1986, leaving behind her grieving husband and two children. After the sudden dearth of Layla, Ragib Hussain Chowdhury wed her younger sister Noor Jahan Rumi. Ragib and Layla has a daughter Rubayet Hasina Juma (birthdate – 1982) and son Labid Hussain Chowdhury . (birthdate 25 December, 1984).
==Philosophical and/or political views==
Ragib Hussain Chowdhury was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural arena of Bangladesh. In addition to his literary activities, he was also involved in student politics during his student life. He was known to hold rightist political views, which is evident in his writings as well.
==Published works==
Ragib Hussain Chowdhury, a versatile literary figure, has contributed immensely to Bengali literature through his various literary works, who had a diverse range of literary interests, as evidenced by his 16 published books. Here are some of his notable publications:১. মুক্তির ময়দানে কখনো নিরব নয় (উপন্যাস)
২. কথকতাঃ কবিতা প্রসঙ্গ (প্রবন্ধ) 
৩. ইতিহাস কাউকে ক্ষমা করে না (নাটক)
৪. কমলের কণ্ঠ (শহীদ জিয়ার জীবনী) 
৫. ফোরাতের তীর বেয়ে (প্রবন্ধ) 
৬. স্বাগত সংলাপ (কবিতা- ১৯৮৩)
৭. নিষিদ্ধ কবিতা (কবিতা- ১৯৯০)
৮. রোকেয়া ভাবী কেমন আছেন (কবিতা- ১৯৯৩) 
৯. রাগিব হোসেন চৌধুরীর কলাম (প্রবন্ধ- ১৯৮৪) 
১০. অশ্রু নয় রক্ত (উপন্যাস)।
১১. নির্ধারিত প্রবন্ধমালা (২০০৭)
১২. হযরত শাহজালাল ও সিলেটের পর্যটন বৈচিত্র (২০১০)
১৩. স্মৃতির সাথে কথকতা ১০ খন্ড (২০১৬)
১৪. সিলেটের শতবর্ষের ঐতিহ্য মুসলিম সাহিত্য সংসদ (2004)
==Recognition==
Poet Ragib Hussain Chowdhury has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his literary works. 
# In 1985, he received the BNSA (Bangladesh Nari Shishu Academy) Award from England for his contribution to Bengali literature. 
# In 1992, he received the Mahakabi Syed Sultan Literary Award 2002 for his outstanding contribution to poetry. 
# In 2005, he was awarded the Ragib-Rabeya Literary Award in recognition of literary organizer.
# Ragib Hussain Chowdhury received Bricklane Award in 2000.
# Rotary Club Award
# Dr. A Rasul Sahitya Award 
# Centarl Muslim Sahittya Sangsad Dewab Ahbab gold medal 2023 Etc.
These awards and recognitions showcase the immense impact that Ragib Hussain Chowdhury has had on Bengali literature, and his contributions to poetry, essays, novels, and biographies have been greatly appreciated by both readers and critics.
==See a==
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