Rafiq Azad
Rafiq Azad (Born as Rafikul Islam) (1943-) is a prominent poet of Bengali literature[1] and is the author of 25 collections of poetry including his Collected Poems.[2][3][4] He was a freedom fighter during Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. His poetry reflected his experience of the war. His Famous poem is Bhat De Haramzada.
Mr. Azad is currently the Director of National Book Center of Bangladesh. He previously worked as the director of the Upajati Shangishkriti Kandra, Netrakona in the 1990s and taught at the Jahangir Nagar University, Dhaka, as a visiting professor. Rafiq Azad is one of the leading Poets of Bangladesh.[5] He is one of the Recipients of Bangla Academy Award in 1984.[6] In 2013, Azad received Ekushey Padak, one of Bangladesh's highest civilian award, for his contributions in language and literature.[7]
Books
- Asombhaber Payae
- Semabadha Jalae, Simito Shobuja
- Ekjibona
- Haturier Nichae Jibon
- Porikirno Panchala Amer Swadesh
- Khub Bashi Durea Nay
- Khamakaro Bahoman Hay Udar Omiyo Batas
- Karo Ashuro Pat
- Pagolar Thekay Pramikar Chiti
- Apar Arannya
- Moulobir Mon Bholo Nay
- Poems on Love Environment and Other Difficulties[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.voanews.com/bangla/archive/2008-07/2008-07-01-voa5.cfm?moddate=2008-07-01
- ↑ Bangladesher Kabita : Antarango Abolokon, Khondakar Ashraf Hossain, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. First Edition, February, 1994. ISBN 984-07-2960-8
- ↑ Bangladesher Kabita Sanket O Dhara, ( A Collection of Essays on Appreciation of Poetry) by Shahid Iqbal, First Edition: August 2008, Chinno, 130 shahidullah Kala Bhaban, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. ISBN 984-300-002259-4
- ↑ Purbabanglar Rajneeti-sangskriti O Kabita, Sayeed-Ur Rahman, University of Dhaka, 1983.
- ↑ http://www.shabdaguchha.com/shabdaNews41_42.html
- ↑ Bangla Academy Award
- ↑ "13 picked for Ekushey Padak". bdnews24.com. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Poems-Love-Environment-Other-Difficulties/dp/0893040673