Faridur Reza Sagar

Faridur Reza Sagar
ফরিদুর রেজা সাগর
Sagar at the National Film Awards ceremony in Dhaka
Born
Faridur Reza

(1955-02-22) 22 February 1955
Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
CitizenshipBangladeshi
OccupationsWriter, film producer, media executive
Organization(s)Impress Telefilm Ltd, Channel i
SpouseKona Reza
Children2 (Meghna, Mohona)
Parents
RelativesKeka Ferdousi (sister)
Awards
Websitefrsagar.com

Faridur Reza Sagar (born 22 February 1955) is a Bangladeshi media executive, writer, and film producer. He serves as the managing director of Impress Telefilm Ltd and Channel i.[1] He was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2005 for his contributions to children's literature and the Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh for his role in mass media.[2][3]

As a film producer, Sagar has received multiple Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Film, producing acclaimed films such as Daruchini Dwip (2007), Moner Manush (2010), Ghetuputra Kamola (2012), Mrittika Maya (2013), Oggatonama (2016), and Gor (2020).

Early life

Sagar was born on 22 February 1955 in Dhaka, East Bengal (now Bangladesh). His father, Fazlul Haque, was a pioneer filmmaker and editor of *Cinema*, the first movie magazine in East Pakistan. His mother was the prolific novelist Rabeya Khatun.[4] His sister, Keka Ferdousi, is a prominent Bangladeshi television chef and author.

In 1966, Sagar starred in the lead role of *President*, a children's film directed by his father. During his youth, he worked as a presenter and host on Bangladesh Television (BTV).

Career

Television and Broadcasting

Sagar joined Impress Telefilm Ltd and Channel i as managing director, playing a key role in developing satellite broadcasting and independent film production in Bangladesh. Under his leadership, Channel i introduced several landmark programs, including the political talk show *Tritiyo Matra*.

Writing

Sagar has written over fifty books for children and young adults across diverse genres, including mystery, adventure, travelogues, science fiction, and non-fiction related to the Bangladesh Liberation War. He is best known for his popular *Meghna* book series. He has also authored historical documentations on media, such as *Bangladesh Television-er 50 Bochhor*.

Film Production

Through Impress Telefilm Ltd, Sagar has produced over 40 feature films, many of which represented Bangladesh as official entries to the Academy Awards.

Selected bibliography

  • Meghna-O-Galpa Buro
  • Meghna-O-Aladin-er Lamp
  • Meghna-O-Eti
  • Cox's Bazar-er Kakatua
  • Jibober Shangee
  • Bangladesh Television-er 50 Bochhor (2015)

Selected filmography

Producer

Writer

Awards and recognitions

References

  1. ↑ "About Tritriyo Matra". Tritiyomatra.com. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Shazu, Shah Alam (27 February 2012). "Writing for children: In conversation with Faridur Reza Sagar". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "15 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Observer. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Fazlul Haque memorial award conferred". The Daily Star. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Chaity, Afrose Jahan (8 February 2014). "National Film Award announced". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "'Oggatonama' wins National Film Award". Prothom Alo. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "National Film Award 2020 announced". Dhaka Tribune. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
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