Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud[1] (known as Al Mahmud; 11 July 1936 – 15 February 2019)[2] was a Bangladeshi poet, novelist, and short-story writer. He is considered one of the greatest Bengali poets to have emerged in the 20th century.[3] His work in Bengali poetry is dominated by his frequent use of regional dialects.[4] In the 1950s he was among those Bengali poets who were outspoken in their writing on such subjects as the events of the Bengali Language Movement, nationalism, political and economical repression, and the struggle against the West Pakistani government.[5]
Mahmud was born in Morail Village of Brahmanbaria District in present-day Bangladesh.[6] His childhood and secondary education days were spent in this village which is located adjacent to Brahmanbaria town.[6]
Mahmud started his career as a journalist. He obtained widespread recognition after Lok Lokantor was published in 1963. In succession, he then penned Kaler Kalosh (1966), Sonali Kabin (1973),[7] and Mayabi Porda Dule Otho (1976).[8] His other notable poetical works include, Arobbo Rojonir Rajhash, Bakhtiyarer Ghora and Nodir Bhitorer Nodi.[9] In addition to writing poetry, he wrote short stories, novels and essays such as Pankourir Rakta and Upamohadesh. In 1971 he went to India and worked there to build public opinion in favour of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[3] After the war, he joined The Daily Ganakantha as the assistant editor. He was jailed for a year during the regime of the Awami League government. Later, he joined Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1975 and retired in 1993 as director of the academy.
Literary workedit
Mahmud's literary work Shonali Kabin[10] published in 1973, is considered as a landmark of Bengali poetry.[9] Philosopher Sibnarayan Ray commented:
Al Mahmud has an extraordinary gift for telescopic discrete levels of experience; in his poems I find a marvelous fusion and wit which reminds me occasionally of Bishnu Dey. The complete secularism of his approach is also striking…he was born and brought up in a very conservative Muslim religious family; it is not a secularism forced by some ideology, but present naturally and ubiquitously in his metaphors, images and themes.
^ abMuhammad Musa (1998). Brahmanbariar Itibrittyo. Shetu Prokashoni, Brahmanbaria.
^সোনালি কাবিন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 February 2019.
^. Archived from the original on 14 May 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
^ abc"Poet Al Mahmud turns 73". The Daily Star. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
^(PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
^. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
External linksedit
"Poetic genius". The Daily Star. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
"The Shame of Return". The Daily Star. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
"Poetry is a work of a lifetime". The Daily Star. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
January 01, 1970
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For the village in Iran see Ali Mahmud Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud 1 known as Al Mahmud 11 July 1936 15 February 2019 2 was a Bangladeshi poet novelist and short story writer He is considered one of the greatest Bengali poets to have emerged in the 20th century 3 His work in Bengali poetry is dominated by his frequent use of regional dialects 4 In the 1950s he was among those Bengali poets who were outspoken in their writing on such subjects as the events of the Bengali Language Movement nationalism political and economical repression and the struggle against the West Pakistani government 5 Al MahmudMahmud in 2009Native nameআল ম হম দBornMir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud 1936 07 11 11 July 1936Brahmanbaria District Bengal Presidency British IndiaDied15 February 2019 2019 02 15 aged 82 Dhaka BangladeshOccupationPoet journalistNationalityBangladeshiGenrePoet novelist short story writerSubjectLiteratureNotable worksLok Lokantor Kaler Kalosh Sonali Kabin Mayabi Porda Dule OthoNotable awardsFull listSpouseLate Sayeda Nadira BegumChildrenMir Sharif Mahmud Mir Arif MahmudMir Tarek MahmudAtia MirTania MirMir Muhammad MonirMir Anis Zinia Mir Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Literary work 3 Selected works 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and career editMahmud was born in Morail Village of Brahmanbaria District in present day Bangladesh 6 His childhood and secondary education days were spent in this village which is located adjacent to Brahmanbaria town 6 Mahmud started his career as a journalist He obtained widespread recognition after Lok Lokantor was published in 1963 In succession he then penned Kaler Kalosh 1966 Sonali Kabin 1973 7 and Mayabi Porda Dule Otho 1976 8 His other notable poetical works include Arobbo Rojonir Rajhash Bakhtiyarer Ghora and Nodir Bhitorer Nodi 9 In addition to writing poetry he wrote short stories novels and essays such as Pankourir Rakta and Upamohadesh In 1971 he went to India and worked there to build public opinion in favour of the Liberation War of Bangladesh 3 After the war he joined The Daily Ganakantha as the assistant editor He was jailed for a year during the regime of the Awami League government Later he joined Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1975 and retired in 1993 as director of the academy Literary work editMahmud s literary work Shonali Kabin 10 published in 1973 is considered as a landmark of Bengali poetry 9 Philosopher Sibnarayan Ray commented Al Mahmud has an extraordinary gift for telescopic discrete levels of experience in his poems I find a marvelous fusion and wit which reminds me occasionally of Bishnu Dey The complete secularism of his approach is also striking he was born and brought up in a very conservative Muslim religious family it is not a secularism forced by some ideology but present naturally and ubiquitously in his metaphors images and themes Selected works editLok Lokantor 1963 Kaler Kalos 1966 Shonali Kabin 1973 Mayabi Porda Dule Otho 1976 Arobbo Rojonir Rajhash Bokhtiyarer Ghora Dinjapon Ditiyo Bhangon Ekti Pakhi Lej Jhola Golpshomogro Jebhabe Gore Uthi Kishor Shomogro Kobir Atmobisshash Kobita Somogro 1 2 Pankourir Rakta 1975 Na Kono Shunnota Mani Na Nodir Bhitorer Nodi Pakhir Kache Phooler Kache Prem O Bhalobashar Kobita Prem Prokritir Droho Ar Prarthonar Kobita Upomohadesh TrisheraAwards edit nbsp Mahmud in 2007 Bangla Academy Literary Award 1968 9 Joy Bangla Award 1972 Humayun Kabir Memorial Award 1972 Jibonananda Memorial Award 1972 Kaji Motaher Hossain Literary Award 1976 Kabi Jasim Uddin Award Philips Literary Award 1986 Ekushey Padak 1986 Nasir Uddin Gold Award 1990 Chattagram Sangskriti Kendro Farrukh Memorial Award 1995 11 Alakta Literary Award Lalon Award 2011 References edit কব আল ম হম দ আইস ইউত The Daily Star in Bengali 10 February 2019 Retrieved 11 February 2019 Poet Al Mahmud passes away Prothom Alo 16 February 2019 Retrieved 15 February 2019 a b Al Mahmud turns 75 The Daily Star 13 July 2011 Retrieved 15 February 2019 Al Mahmud Truly Bangladesh Retrieved 22 January 2014 Arif Hakim 2012 Poetry In Islam Sirajul Jamal Ahmed A eds Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Second ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh a b Muhammad Musa 1998 Brahmanbariar Itibrittyo Shetu Prokashoni Brahmanbaria স ন ল ক ব ন Prothom Alo in Bengali Retrieved 16 February 2019 BangladeshiNovels Diyet Servisi Archived from the original on 14 May 2006 Retrieved 17 August 2016 a b c Poet Al Mahmud turns 73 The Daily Star 11 July 2008 Retrieved 15 February 2019 The Golden Kabin PDF Archived from the original PDF on 31 March 2012 Retrieved 1 September 2011 Chattagram Sangskriti Kendro Archived from the original on 25 July 2011 Retrieved 17 August 2016 External links edit Poetic genius The Daily Star 12 July 2013 Retrieved 19 December 2017 The Shame of Return The Daily Star 2 July 2016 Retrieved 19 December 2017 Poetry is a work of a lifetime The Daily Star 11 July 2015 Retrieved 19 December 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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