Shamsur Rahman (October 24, 1929-August 17, 2006) was a leading poet, columnist and journalist of his time. Rahman published over 60 books of poetry. Major themes in his poetry and writings include humanism, relationships, romanticised rebellion of youth, the emergence of and consequent events in Bangladesh, and opposition to religious fundamentalism. Today marks the 80th birth anniversary of the poet.
'Baul Samrat' Shah Abdul Karim died of old age complications at a Sylhet hospital this morning. He was 93. Nurjahan General Hospital authorities told The Daily Star that Karim breathed his last at 7:58am, reports our Sylhet correspondent.
People from all walks paid tribute on Sunday to celebrated author, poet and playwright Alauddin Al Azad, who died aged 77 at his home in Uttara on Friday. The coffin was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar Sunday morning before being carried to the Bangla Academy.
Poet and writer professor Alauddin Al Azad died at his Uttara residence in Dhaka on Friday night. He was 78.
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বিশ্বকবি রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের নিজ হাতে লেখা ছয় পাতার একটি চিঠি পাওয়া গিয়েছে উত্তরাঞ্চলের নওগাঁ জেলার আত্রাই উপজেলার প
To commemorate the 106th birth anniversary of 'Polli-kobi' Jasimuddin a fortnight-long fair -- 'Jasim Polli Mela' -- began yesterday at Govindapur village in Faridpur amidst much enthusiasm. A lively cultural programme was part of the inaugural session.
"I think, a poet is different from others in his way of thinking, yearning and functioning in everyday life. A poet tends to contemplate his surroundings and the people next to him/her.
The nomination paper submitted by poet Mohon Raihan to the Election Commiss-ion in Sir-ajganj as an independent candidate from Sirajganj-2 constituency for the upcoming national election has been rejected.
Speakers at a discussion here urged the government to observe the birth and death anniversaries of renowned poet Rajonikanta Sen at the national level. They also stressed the need to collect and preserve the memorabilia related to Sen.
