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. Click the "Buy book" tab to order your copy today!

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…