Neamat Imam
Neamat Imam | |
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| Born | 5 January 1971 Chandpur, East Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi-Canadian |
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| Education | PhD in Theatre Studies |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University Aristotle University |
| Period | 1995–present |
| Genre | Drama, historical fiction, short fiction, novel |
| Notable works | The Black Coat |
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Neamat Imam (Bengali: নেয়ামত ইমাম; born 5 January 1971) is a Bangladeshi-Canadian author of literary fiction. His first novel, The Black Coat, a Quill & Quire Book of the Year 2016, was published by Penguin Books India from its Hamish Hamilton imprint in 2013. It is considered the "gold standard for any book which seeks to engage with South Asian politics or history" and a "future classic." He has also authored 2 plays, 2 novellas, and a collection of poetry in Bengali language.