Book Review: Literature Desk Nazrul Academy Patrika

Vol 47, No 43, Editor: M Mizanur Rahman, Asstt Editor: Idris Ali

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Published by Mintu Rahman, General Secretary, Nazrul Academy, Nazrul Bhaban, Belalabad, Maghbazar, Dhaka. Date of Publication: Joishtho ll, 1423/May 25, 2016, Issue on the 117th Birth Anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Printer: Sabbir Ahmed Simu, Onima 285, Dhaka Bishwobidyalay Market, Katabon, Dhaka. Size: DC 1/8. Page: 88. Price: Tk 150.00 US$10.
Kazi Nazrul Islam, National Poet of Bangladesh, was the champion of revolution against all inhuman colonial domination, economic exploitation and inequity in the society. One of the greatest poets of the world, Nazrul’s life and literature greatly contributed to the Independence of the Indian sub-continant and Independence of Bangladesh in 1971. His love for mankind and mission of humanism irrespective of race, caste, creed and colour crowned him as one of the greatest proponents of the
integrity and solidarity of mankind as well as the most uncompromising voice of the suppressed and oppressed people of the world. He dreamt of a society based on humanism, equity, brotherhood and peace.
The Nazrul Academy Patika has a long tradition of publishing articles
on the life and literature of the poet. The present Research and Publication sub committee consists of renowned folk litterateur Poet
Dr Ashraf Siddiqi, Language Veteran Prof Abdul Ghafur, senior
journalist Syed Akhtar Eusuf, music notation expert Idris Ali and Columnist Poet, M Mizanur Rahman.
The contents of the present issue are: Dhakai Kobi Nazrul O Ranu Som/Prof Dr Anwarul Karim, Nazrul : Hindu Musalmaner Jatiyo Kobi/Mohammad Abdul Ghafur, Nazrul Kabyo: Islami O Marxio dorshon/ M Mizanur Rahman, Kobi Nazrul: Bedonay Nilkontho Soundorjyo Shotodol/Jubaida Gulshan Ara, Bidrohi Kobita: Shobdo Sombhar/Hasan Alim, Jug Probortok Nazrul/Prof Muhammad Matiur Rahman, Nazrul Somadhisowdho Somachar/Mintu Rahman, Prothom Priya: Nazrul O Nargis/MA Wahid, Sobar Kobi Nazrul/Md Jehad Uddin and Nazrul Academy Songbad/Mintu Rahman.
Nazrul Academy Patrika has long been dedicated to publish articles of importance on the literature of the poet. The present issue echoes the same message projecting the National poet.
Kazi Nazrul Islam is a great poet, for whom the nation feels proud.
All attempts should be made by the concerned authorities to project
the poet internationally, translating his literature.
We expect Nazrul Academy Patrika Vol 47 No 43 wide circulation. n
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