Lutfor Rahman Riton

Lutfor Rahman Riton is a well-known Bangladeshi rhymester, writer of young adults and children’s literature. A recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2007, Riton has been awarded with the Ekushe Padak, the highest civilian government recognition in Bangladesh, in 2024.

A member of the Bangladesh Liberation Museum and a fellow of Bangla Academy, Riton has worked as a presenter and a host for many shows for Bangladesh Television (BTV). He started his career as a journalist and worked for various dailies, weeklies, bi-weeklies and monthlies. His first book for adults was published in 1984. Riton lives in Ottawa.

Books by Lutfor Rahman Riton

Jahanara Imam

Sonar Chele Khoka

Amar Ekta Biral Chilo

Bangabandhu Somogro

Muktijuddher 100 Chhora

Baccha Hatir Kando Karkhana