Enamul Haque (actor)

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Enamul Haque
ইনামুল হক
Born(1943-05-29)29 May 1943
British India
Died11 October 2021(2021-10-11) (aged 78)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
EducationPh.D. (Chemistry)
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Actor, educator
SpouseLucky Enam
ChildrenHridi Haq, Proyti Haq
RelativesLitu Anam (son-in-law)

Enamul Haque, sometimes Enamul Huq (29 May 1943 – 11 October 2021),[1] was a Bangladeshi actor, academician and playwright.[2][3] He acted in stage, television and film mediums.[4] He was a professor at the Department of Chemistry of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).[5] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2012 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to fine arts.[6]

Early life, education and academic career

Haque was born to Obaidul Haque and Razia Khatun in Motobi area in

British India.[2] He completed his SSC from Feni Pilot High School, and HSC from Notre Dame College, Dhaka.[2] He earned his bachelor's and master's in chemistry in 1963 and 1964 respectively from the University of Dhaka.[3] He joined the department of chemistry, BUET in 1965 as a lecturer.[1] He earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Manchester in 1976 in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. He worked as a post-doctoral research fellow in medicinal chemistry in the same university from June 1976 to May 1977. Back at BUET, he was promoted to assistant professor, associate professor and professor in 1970, 1979 and 1987, respectively.[3] He served as the chairman of the department for 15 years. He also acted as the dean of the faculty of engineering for two years.[3]

Career in drama

In 1968, Haque wrote his first television drama Onekdiner Ekdin, directed by

Amar Bondhu Rashed (2011) and Brihonnola (2014).[2]

Haque was a founding member of the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[2] His theatrical productions include Bibaho Uthshob and Grihobash.[2] In 1995, he founded his own theatre troupe, Nagorik Nattyangan.[4]

Personal life

Haque was married to actress

Hridi Haque and Proitee Haque.[9]

On 11 October 2021, Haque died at his home on Bailey Road in Dhaka at the age of 78.[7] His body was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar and then to BUET, where numerous people paid their last respects; he was then buried at the Banani graveyard the following day.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Through the eyes Enamul Huq". The Daily Star. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dr Enamul Haque no more". The Daily Star. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Members Detail Prof. Enamul Huq". Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. 14 October 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Departure of a true luminary". The Daily Star. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Retired Faculty". BUET. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  6. ^ "15 personalities receive Ekushey Padak". bdnews24.com. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Dr Enamul Haque passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  8. ^ Shah Alam Shazu (9 October 2014). "Food, family and festivities: Dr Enamul Haque and Lucky Enam on Eid". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Shaju Khadem and Proitee". The Daily Star. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Dr Enamul Haque laid to rest". Dhaka Tribune. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.

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