Nazrul Academy Patrika :
Vol 45 No 41. Editor : M. Mizanur Rahman. Asstt Editor : Idris Ali. Published by Mintu Rahman, General Secretary, Nazrul Academy, Nazrul Bhaban, Belalabad, Maghbazar, Dhaka. Date of Publication : 11 Jaishtha 1421/25 May 2014. Printer : Sheikh Kamrul Hasan, Mousumi Printers, 15, Mirpur Road, New Market, Dhaka. DC 1/8. Pages : 128. Price : Tk 150.00 US$10.
It is our pride that Kazi Nazrul Islam, one of the greatest poets of the world, is our National Poet. This is also our honour that his literature championed the cause of humanity, reflected humanistic ideals and stood for universal humanism. His revolutionary writings contributed much in breaking the chains of domination of the British. His contribution to our War of Liberation is also highly honoured by the nation. Nazrul’s writings against all sorts of inhuman deprivation and exploitation to create a society of equality, fraternity and equity guides our thought of economic emancipation. In quantity and quality Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of the best composers of the world and in some criterions, he is unique to rule through ages.
Nazrul Academy and Nazrul Academy Patrika has long been contributing to uphold the thoughts and message of the poet to our readers nationally including the foreign readers. The research-based journal has been disseminating the thought of the poet to create a better world of universal humanism. Its approach is positive in the context of the so-called evaluation of some vested quarters and critics to undermine the poet’s great image.
The present research and publication sub-committee of Nazrul Academy consists of Dr. Ashraf Siddiqi, Professor Mohammad Abdul Ghafur, Syed Akhtar Yusuf, Idris Ali and M. Mizanur Rahman.
The contents of the present number under discussion include Nazrul Kabitar Boishishtyo/Prof. Muhammad Matiur Rahman, Nazruler Kothasahitye Muslim Torun Somaj O Nari/Dr. Miratun Nahar, Shreshtbother Ugro Sukh/ Omor Biswas, Nazruler Bidrohi : Onu-Mohakabyo/Hasan Alim, Nazrul O Shanibarer Chithi : Uttorporber Kotha/Dr. Abul Ahsan Chowdhury, Prothom Priya : Nazrul O Nargis/M.A. Wahid, Bangladesher Muktijuddhe Nazruler Probhab/M.Mizanur Rahman, Godyo Sahitye Samyobader Prekshmapote Bidrohi Kobi Nazrul/Nirmal Saha, Bishehon Byebohare Pokshopatitbo O Shamprodayikota/Mintu Rahman.
The Translation chapter includes ‘The series of betelnut trees beside the window’ (Batayon Pashe Gubak Torur Sari)/Sk. Shafiqul Islam, Nazrul’s Patriotic Song/ M. Mizanur Rahman.
Nazruler Hamd O Nat : Utso by Abdul Muqit Chowdhury and Karar Oi Louho Kopat by Idris Ali are of ‘Songeet’ and ‘Staff Notation’ chapter respectively.
Shilpi M.A. Mannan-er Sonkhipto Porichiti (Brief Introduction to M. A. Mannan) is the next chapter on ‘Gunizon Porichiti.’ And then Nazrul Academy Songbad (News : Nazrul Academy) by Mintu Rahman.
The articles, the translation and staff notation chapters present Kazi Nazrul Islam’s unique contribution to our renaissance and rejuvenation as a nation and his message of freedom, equality, fraternity and universal humanism.
The cover by eminent artist Hashem Khan is a special attraction. It presents the heritage and image of the journal. The journal is DC 1/8 with good printing and make up.
The Nazrul Academy authority, the writers and all concerned deserve thanks for this publication. We expect wide circulation of the journal.
Reviewed by M. Chowdhury
