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!

A peasant farmer

As told by Mohammed Rofique, 35 year old, teacher Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** Once upon a time,…

A parrot and a king

As told by Azizul Houk, 39 years old  Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** There was once a king…

A mother and her three sons

As told by Anwar Begum, a 60 year old Rohingya woman  Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh *** There once…

A master and a pet dog

As told by Hamid Ullah (44 years) Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazaar Bangladesh  *** Once upon a time, there was…

A loyal porcupine

As told By  Haniba( 30) years  Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh *** There was once a wealthy family in a village.…