Abul Asad
Abul Asad (Bengali: আবুল আসাদ;) is a writer and journalist in Bangladesh. He is the editor of the The Daily Sangram.
Early life and education
He was born in Norshinghopur village of Baghnara thana of Rajshahi in 1942. His father, A.K Samsalul Haque was a scholar from a madrasah at Benaras in India. His mother’s name is Mojida Begum. Abul Asad completed his MA in economics from Rajshahi University.
Journalism
He started his career as a writer and journalist from his student life itself. He worked as a Rajshahi based journalist in several dailies and weekly publications. His columns on politics and culture, written while he was a student, were popular and set him in his career as a journalist. He began his career in journalism from 17 January 1970 as an assistant editor of the Daily Sangram. In 1981, he took over responsibility as the editor of the Daily Sangram. He is also a columnist and essayist.
Literature
He has published several books such as “Kaal Pochish Er Aage O Pore” and “Eksho Bochor Er Raajniti” on regional history and politics, “Amra Shei Sei Jaati” a three part series of story based events in a historical context, and an essay based compilation “Ekush Shotoker Agenda”. His most popular literary work up to date has been the “Saimum Series”, a series which showcases literary fiction combining suspense, romance and morality within a historical context and setting. Till now, 54 books have been published in this popular series. Presently, Abul Asad continues to write novels along with being the editor to the Daily Sangram.
Arrest
He has been arrested several times in connection with his role as editor of the The Daily Sangram, which is largely critical of government policies.[1]
List of books
- একুশ শতকের এজেন্ডা
- সময়ের সাক্ষী
- ওয়ান ইলেভেনের পূর্বাপর দৃশ্যপট
- একাত্তর এবং অন্যান্য প্রবন্ধ
- কালো পঁচিশের আগে ও পরে
- যুগ সন্ধিক্ষণের পৃথিবী
- একশ বছরের রাজনীতি
- আমরা সেই সে জাতি