Literature Desk :
Farrukh Ahmad (1918-1974) a poet and writer, commonly known as the ‘Poet of Muslim renaissance,’ as many of his poems emblem the spirit of resurrection particularly in the hearts of the Muslims of the then Bengal. The poet dreamt of the emancipation of the down-trodden suffering humanity and thus he called for freedom from all chains of domination and establishment of human rights above all economic exploitation and deprivation.
Farrukh Ahmad was born in the village Majhail of Sreepur Upazilla of Magura. He was the second son of Syed Hatem Ali and Begum Rawshan.
He graduated from Khulna Zila School in 1937 and did his IA from Ripon College, Kolkata in 1939. Then enrolled at the prestigious Scottish Church College to study BA (Hons) in Philosophy and English Literature but was unable to complete his studies.
Farrukh Ahmad married his cousin Saieda Taieba Khatun in 1942. He started his professional life in Inspector General (IG) Prison Office in 1943. He worked for Civil Supply for a short time in 1944.
As a student, Farrukh Ahmed had been attracted to the radical humanism of Manabendra Nath Roy and had participated in leftist politics. From the forties, however, he changed his path to Islamic humanism. He supported the Language Movement in 1952.
His poems reflect the Arabic and Persian legacy in Bengal and are replete with Arabic and Persian words. He also wrote satirical poems and sonnets.
His published books are: Sat Sagorer Majhi (The Sailor of the seven seas), December, 1944, Sirazam Munira (September, 1952), Naufel O Hatem (June, 1961), Muhurter Kobita (A moment’s poem), September, 1963, Dholai kabyo, January, 1963, Hatemtayi (May, 1966), Habida Morur Kahini (September, 1981), Kafela (August, 1980), Sindabad (October, 1983), Dilruba (February, 1994)
His books for children are: Pakhir Basa (The Nest of Bird)(1965), Horofer Chhora (1970), Chhorar Asor (1970), Fuler Jolsa (December, 1985)
He was awarded: Bangla Academy Award (1960), President’s Award for Pride of Performance (1961), Adamjee Prize (1966), UNESCO Prize (1966), Ekushey Padak (posthumously, 1977) and Independence Day Award (posthumously, 1980).
A poet of great contribution to our literature, Farrukh Ahmad will remain ever bright in this sphere.
Farrukh Ahmad (1918-1974) a poet and writer, commonly known as the ‘Poet of Muslim renaissance,’ as many of his poems emblem the spirit of resurrection particularly in the hearts of the Muslims of the then Bengal. The poet dreamt of the emancipation of the down-trodden suffering humanity and thus he called for freedom from all chains of domination and establishment of human rights above all economic exploitation and deprivation.
Farrukh Ahmad was born in the village Majhail of Sreepur Upazilla of Magura. He was the second son of Syed Hatem Ali and Begum Rawshan.
He graduated from Khulna Zila School in 1937 and did his IA from Ripon College, Kolkata in 1939. Then enrolled at the prestigious Scottish Church College to study BA (Hons) in Philosophy and English Literature but was unable to complete his studies.
Farrukh Ahmad married his cousin Saieda Taieba Khatun in 1942. He started his professional life in Inspector General (IG) Prison Office in 1943. He worked for Civil Supply for a short time in 1944.
As a student, Farrukh Ahmed had been attracted to the radical humanism of Manabendra Nath Roy and had participated in leftist politics. From the forties, however, he changed his path to Islamic humanism. He supported the Language Movement in 1952.
His poems reflect the Arabic and Persian legacy in Bengal and are replete with Arabic and Persian words. He also wrote satirical poems and sonnets.
His published books are: Sat Sagorer Majhi (The Sailor of the seven seas), December, 1944, Sirazam Munira (September, 1952), Naufel O Hatem (June, 1961), Muhurter Kobita (A moment’s poem), September, 1963, Dholai kabyo, January, 1963, Hatemtayi (May, 1966), Habida Morur Kahini (September, 1981), Kafela (August, 1980), Sindabad (October, 1983), Dilruba (February, 1994)
His books for children are: Pakhir Basa (The Nest of Bird)(1965), Horofer Chhora (1970), Chhorar Asor (1970), Fuler Jolsa (December, 1985)
He was awarded: Bangla Academy Award (1960), President’s Award for Pride of Performance (1961), Adamjee Prize (1966), UNESCO Prize (1966), Ekushey Padak (posthumously, 1977) and Independence Day Award (posthumously, 1980).
A poet of great contribution to our literature, Farrukh Ahmad will remain ever bright in this sphere.
