Salek Khokon
Author and researcher.
Salek Khokon was born in Dhaka. His paternal home was at Boro beraid under Badda thana in Dhaka. However, he spent his childhood and adolescence in Kafrul of Dhaka. He grew up in Dhaka city, where he had his education and career, eventually. He had his Post graduation in Management. Salek had an affinity for the culture since childhood. He was associated with various social and cultural organizations, as well as, with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and the theater.
His book, ‘Juddhodiner Goddo o Pramanno’, received ‘Kali o Kolom‘ award as a fundamental research book based on liberation war in 2015.
He has an interest in writing about liberation war, indigenous people and travelogue. He regularly writes in the country’s renowned daily and weekly newspapers, blogs and online magazines. In addition to writing, Salek completed special courses on photography from ‘Pathshala’ and ‘Counter Photo’ for his willingness to bringing up various events in the photograph.
He has aspirations towards working on the Liberation War, indigenous people and local culture, and also, conducting informative and research based work diversely. He is married to Tania Akhter Mimi and has two girls, Pritha Pronodona and Adiba.
Awards and Recognition:
His book, ‘Juddhodiner Goddo o Pramanno‘, awarded ‘Kali o Kolom’ for young writers and poets in 2015.In the collaboration with the European Union, Plan Bangladesh, CBM International, Action Aid Bangladesh, he won the second prize in the 2013 photo competition organized by the IISB.
Published Books:
Salek Khokon published 22 books. Among them, 10 are on the liberation war and 11 on indigenous life.
Name of Books: 1971 : 71-er akargrantha, oporajao akattor, 1971: rokto, mati o birar goddo, 1971: jadar taga ako sadhinota, bidroho songrama adibashi, Roktomakha Juddhokotha (2018), Adibashi Biekotha (2018), Chandan Pahare (2018), Juddhahoter Vassho (2018), 1971 : Jader Rokte Shikto Ai Mati (2017), Adibashi Puran (2017), 1971 : Juddhahoter Boyan (2016), Vinno Jatir Lokoj Utshob (2016), Bangladesher Adibashi ‘Kora Jati’ (2015), Juddhodiner Goddo o Pramanno (2015), Adibashi Utshob (2015), Adibashi Jibongatha (2014), Rokte Ranga Ekattor (2013), Kalprobahe Adibashi (2013), Shangskritik Boichitre Adibashi (2012) & Adibashi Myth Abong Onnanno (2011).
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