Rohingya Folktales

This is a collection of folktales of the Rohingya people. They were recorded and translated by Mohammed Rezuwan, a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. We have sold out of the 2022 edition. Click "Donate" to support the second, expanded edition in English and Burmese!

The blind mother

As told by Montas Begum, 40 years old, a Rohingya women living in Jamtoli Refugee Camp Recorded in Kutupalong refugee…

A father and son

As told by Sofia Khatun, 58 years old, a Rohingya women   Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** There was…

A blind beggar and a king

As told by Mr Mohammed Aziz (26 years) An interpreter at BDRCS and a senior private teacher Kutupalong Refugee Camp,…

A queen’s dream

As told by Kosar Begum, 55 years old, a Rohingya women Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** In ancient…

A raven and a wood apple

As told by Kun Soma Khatun, 62 years old, Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh *** Once upon a time, there was…

A rhinoceros and a rabbit

As told by Mohammed Ayub, 45 years old, a Rohingya teacher and a humanitarian worker Tankali Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar,…

A snake, a tortoise, and a frog

As told by MV Anam Ullah, 35 years old, a Rohingya religious teacher, living in Balukali Refugee camp Recorded in Kutupalong…

Shaahain and Shundar Banu

As told by Bosir Ahmod, 30 years old, a Rohingya athlete and teacher Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** Long…