Zakir Hossain Raju
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Zakir Hossain Raju, born in 1970, began demonstrating his talent at an early age when he wrote and staged a children's play at the age of twelve. He pursued a degree in mass communication and journalism at Dhaka University starting in 1987. Raju authored articles covering various topics such as media, society, environment, and human rights for local publications. In 1990, he published "Chalachitrer Chalchitra," a collection exploring the history and aesthetics of Bangladeshi cinema. In the same year, he co-founded Pratishabda Alternative Communication Centre with the goal of establishing a nationwide alternative audiovisual communication network. Raju is also involved in teaching film and documentary workshops.