Momotaz Huq. She writes under the pen name Lopa Momotaz. Momotaz was born on November 17, 1980, in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. She completed her Honours and Master’s degree in Bengali language and literature from the National University in the academic year 2001-2. In 2012, she achieved the third position in first class in a diploma course in Planning and Development from the National Planning and Development Academy under the University of Dhaka.
She won the national award by grabbing second place in the acting category of ‘NotunKuri’, Bangladesh Television’s biggest talent hunt show held in 1994. She became a champion in her university life by achieving the top spot in three areas: recitation, acting, and extempore speech. Since her student days, she was actively involved with the little mag ‘Dhaboman’, a mouthpiece for the progressive movement in art and literature. She edited the literary magazine ‘Sakal’ during college life.
Momotaz has a vast experience of working in the media industry at a national and international level. Her works, including poems, prose, and travelogues, are regularly published in various media outlets. She has also participated in theatre acting, and recitations, and hosted TV shows. Momotaz continues to express herself creatively through poetry, prose, and travelogues.
Currently she is a lecturer of Bengali language and literature at Notre Dame University, Bangladesh.

Publications Itihaser Footnote (Interview Based)
Lopa O Lilith (Collection of Poetry)
Trakodon O Hasher Bachchagulo (story book)

Edited Publications Primary Concept in Journalism
This is our Life
Life of Shadow and Light

Awards   

‘Natun Kuri’ Bangladesh Television- National award for acting in 1994, Second Place.
Championship in the cultural section, in 2001, from Govt. Tolaram College.

Notable Training and Workshops
Trainer Assistant Trainer: Drama for Development (TFD)
Organized by Shanglap, India (2007)

Consultant Interdisciplinary Program
Organized by United Nation Population Fund 2006)
Workshop Editorial Standards in Governance Programs
BBC Media Action Dhaka (March 2014)

Regional Workshop Leading Media Professional on Furthering Children and Women’s Human Rights in South and Central Asia
Katmandu, Nepal (February 2007)

Training Systemic Facilitation for the Professional Trainer
Sri Lanka, (October 2013)

Education

Diploma Development Planning | A + (4th position) | Nation Academy for Planning and Development, Dhaka, 2012
M.A |Bengali Literature |National University, Dhaka, 2002
B.A (Hons) |Bengali Literature | National University, Dhaka, 2001
H.S.C| Government Mohila College, Narayanganj, 1998
S.S.C | Amlapara Girls High School, Narayanganj, 1996