Born: August 6, 1983
Hometown: Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Niloy Rafiq began his literary journey in his school years, contributing to the literary pages of local daily newspapers. His voice soon reached national prominence, with poems appearing in leading newspapers and little magazines across Bangladesh. Over time, his work transcended borders: more than a hundred of his poems have been published in international literary journals, magazines, and newspapers.
His poetry has been translated into over thirty languages—including English, Spanish, Swedish,Finnish, Albanian, Macedonian, Serbian, Russian,Ukrainan, German, Italian, Greek, French, Portuguese, Persian, Hebrew, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, and Chinese—testifying to its universal resonance.
Published Works
English Collections (Amazon, Latin America):
- Sun Leaf
- An Incomplete Kiss
- The Fragrance of Fire
Bengali Collections:
- Bishuddho Bishade Bhasi Ami Rajhans (I Float Like a Swan in Pure Melancholy)
- Pipasar Paramayu (The Longevity of Thirst)
- Nona Manusher Mukh (The Face of the Salt People)
- Agnyato Agun (The Unknown Fire)
- Ankhi Anka Adinath (The Eyed Adinath)
- Momer Prarthonay Nato Matir Sharir (The Earthen Body Bowed in Waxen Prayer)
: Niloy Rafiq. The Poet of a New Horizon: a book of review on the poet’s works, written by Professor Gausur Rahman, a renowned literary critique and author of Bangladesh
Forthcoming Collections:
- Nur-er Pathor (Stone of Light)
- White Stone (English)
Style and Vision
Rafique’s poetry is a spellbinding weave of thought and emotion, where rhythm and diction create a hypnotic cadence. His words form a delicate yet powerful tapestry, making him appear less a poet than a magician of language—conjuring wonder through syllables and silence alike.
International Recognition
- SENEGA Literary Award, Italy (2025)
- NOSSIDE Literary Award, Italy (2025)
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