Kishore Bangla
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Kishore Bangla was the first juvenile weekly newspaper ever published in Bengali language
. Publication of this newspaper commenced in 1977 at the behest of Ziaur Rahman
, the-then president of Bangladesh
. It was published from the 'Observer House' and eminent journalist and editor of weekly cine-magazine the Chitrali Syed Mohammad Parvez was appointed the editor. However, writer, journalist and children's organizer Rafiqul Haque
, popularly known as Dadu bhai was in charge as its Executive Editor. Government of Bangladesh discontinued publication of Kishore Bangla in 1983.
The work team of Kishore Bangla comprised, in addition to Rafiqul Haque, writer Abdur Rahman
, actor and graphic artist Afzal Hossain, journalist Saiful Alam Lytton and author Mustafa Majid
, among others. Najimuddin Manik, Faizul Latif Chowdhury
, and Syed Borhan Kabir also worked for sometime.
Regular contributors to the Kishore Bangla included children's author Fayez Ahmed, Ali Imam
, Mobarak Hossain Khan
, Tofazzal Hossain, Shahriar Kabir
, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
, Rokeya Sultana, Rhymer Rabbani Choudhury, poet Abu Hassan Shahriar, writer Faizul Latif Chowdhury
, Ahmed Mazhar
, novelist Nasreen Jahan
, Imdadul Hoque Milon rhyme-composer Amirul Islam and Lutfar Rahman Riton.
Some of the novels published in the Kishore Bangla were "Nulia chorir shonar pahar", "Dipu Number Two" and "Operation Kakonpur".
Kishore Bangla was published every Friday. It was a multi-coloured newspaper that was meant only for children. It was unique in its kind because it was a newspaper, rather than a literary magazine that was published on a weekly basis for a long period of time. Starting from mid-1970s, it made significant contribution in moulding and grooming the mindset of boys and girls of middle-class Bangladesh in a positive way.
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
. Publication of this newspaper commenced in 1977 at the behest of Ziaur Rahman
Ziaur Rahman
President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
, the-then president of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It was published from the 'Observer House' and eminent journalist and editor of weekly cine-magazine the Chitrali Syed Mohammad Parvez was appointed the editor. However, writer, journalist and children's organizer Rafiqul Haque
Rafiqul Haque
Rafiqul Haque, popularly known as Dadu Bhai is a Bangladeshi journalist by profession, who is reputed for his excellent rhymes. Currently he works in the daily Jugantor, published from Dhaka as its Chief Sub-Editor...
, popularly known as Dadu bhai was in charge as its Executive Editor. Government of Bangladesh discontinued publication of Kishore Bangla in 1983.
The work team of Kishore Bangla comprised, in addition to Rafiqul Haque, writer Abdur Rahman
Abdur Rahman
Abdur Rahman is a male Muslim given name, and in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words Abd, al- and Rahman. The name means "servant of the most gracious", ar-Rahman being one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names.The letter a of the...
, actor and graphic artist Afzal Hossain, journalist Saiful Alam Lytton and author Mustafa Majid
Mustafa Majid
Mustafa Majid, born on April 14, 1955, in the Patuakhali district of Bangladesh is an researcher and writer. He is best known for his work on aboriginal tribes of the country.-Life and career:...
, among others. Najimuddin Manik, Faizul Latif Chowdhury
Faizul Latif Chowdhury
Faizul Latif Chowdhury is a career civil servant from Bangladesh currently working as a diplomat. A literary figure and an economist at the same time, he works on corruption in public administration, tax policy process, economics of tax evasion and tax avoidance, smuggling, international trade...
, and Syed Borhan Kabir also worked for sometime.
Regular contributors to the Kishore Bangla included children's author Fayez Ahmed, Ali Imam
Ali Imam
-Works:Immam has written more than 200 books, translated nearly 40. Child psychology, humanism and adventure is found in his writing. A simple style is available. Adventures, science fictions, stories related with historic events are the categories....
, Mobarak Hossain Khan
Mobarak Hossain Khan
Mobarak Hossain Khan , is a music researcher, music expert and musician of repute. He plays 'Surbahar', a string instrument, meant for classical music. He comes of the great family musicians of Bangladesh, which produces a galaxy of illustrious classical musicians like, Ustad Dr. Alauddin Khan ,...
, Tofazzal Hossain, Shahriar Kabir
Shahriar Kabir
For the Bangladeshi cricketer of the same name see Shahriar Kabir .Shahriar Kabir is a Bangladesh Awamileague Supported Bangladeshi journalist, filmmaker, human rights activist, and author of more than 70 books focusing on human rights, communalism, fundamentalism, history, and the Bangladesh war...
, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a Bangladeshi writer of children’s books and science-fiction and also a well-known political columnist. He is a professor of Computer Science & Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, though originally educated as a physicist.-Early life:Muhammed...
, Rokeya Sultana, Rhymer Rabbani Choudhury, poet Abu Hassan Shahriar, writer Faizul Latif Chowdhury
Faizul Latif Chowdhury
Faizul Latif Chowdhury is a career civil servant from Bangladesh currently working as a diplomat. A literary figure and an economist at the same time, he works on corruption in public administration, tax policy process, economics of tax evasion and tax avoidance, smuggling, international trade...
, Ahmed Mazhar
Ahmed Mazhar
-Biography:Ahmed Hafez Mazhar was an Egyptian actor. He graduated from the military academy in 1938 and his colleagues included Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat...
, novelist Nasreen Jahan
Nasreen Jahan
Nasreen Jahan , is a modern Bangladeshi author and literary editor. She became famous with the publication of her award-winning novel Urukku in 1993.-Life:Nasreen Jahan was born and brought up in Mymensingh...
, Imdadul Hoque Milon rhyme-composer Amirul Islam and Lutfar Rahman Riton.
Some of the novels published in the Kishore Bangla were "Nulia chorir shonar pahar", "Dipu Number Two" and "Operation Kakonpur".
Kishore Bangla was published every Friday. It was a multi-coloured newspaper that was meant only for children. It was unique in its kind because it was a newspaper, rather than a literary magazine that was published on a weekly basis for a long period of time. Starting from mid-1970s, it made significant contribution in moulding and grooming the mindset of boys and girls of middle-class Bangladesh in a positive way.