Kazi Nazrul Islam

POETRY / The wheel of change

Eternity collapses at the wheel of change. / Past is lost

ESSAY / Bangladesh’s writers on Wikipedia: Abbasuddin Ahmed and Humayun Kabir

If such writers lived in, and contributed to the literary legacy of, other countries, I will offer a compromise and propose a hyphenated identity.

Sporshia to portray Nazrul's wife in upcoming Tollywood biopic

A film about the national poet of Bangladesh is currently being produced in West Bengal. Tollywood producer Abdul Alim is behind the project, which is titled “Kazi Nazrul Islam”.

POETRY / Swapane eshechilo mridubhashini

Translated by Mohammad Shafiqul Islam

Bangladesh honours Kazi Nazrul Islam's enduring legacy on 48th death anniversary

Today, August 27, marks the 48th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, a day of reflection and tribute across the nation. Among the many commemorations, Desh Natok, a prominent theatre group, will stage two plays at the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti to honour the legendary poet.

Adila Noor’s tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam in Melbourne

Recently, the Chandler Community Centre in Melbourne came alive with the programme titled "Shompurno Nazrul" — a solo musical event presented by the musical organisation Surlok.

#Perspective / Rediscovering patriotic songs: Old melodies that united a new generation

What can songs do? A lot, actually! They can win hearts and also aid in unsettling an entire system and dethroning the powerful. We have been reminded of the latter during the recent student protests and a powerful reminder it was as the Gen Z of Bangladesh took old, patriotic songs and used them in a modern context.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Exploring The Rebel’s call to revolution

Review of ‘Bidrohi Puran’ (Pendulum Books, 2024) by Arif Rahman

Birth anniversary / ‘Non-communal Spirit and Nazrul’: Honouring the Rebel Poet’s clarion call for equality

Highlighting the universal appeal of Nazrul's poetry, Dr Kamal, who is also a poet, stressed the need to expand translation efforts to present the rich literary heritage of Bengal on the global stage. He urged bringing masterpieces of Bangla literature, including Nazrul's transcendent works, to readers across the world through high-quality translations. This would not only honour the genius of pioneers like the Rebel Poet but also facilitate a wider appreciation and understanding of the region's literary and cultural legacy among international audiences.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

The wheel of change

Eternity collapses at the wheel of change. / Past is lost

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Bangladesh’s writers on Wikipedia: Abbasuddin Ahmed and Humayun Kabir

If such writers lived in, and contributed to the literary legacy of, other countries, I will offer a compromise and propose a hyphenated identity.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Sporshia to portray Nazrul's wife in upcoming Tollywood biopic

A film about the national poet of Bangladesh is currently being produced in West Bengal. Tollywood producer Abdul Alim is behind the project, which is titled “Kazi Nazrul Islam”.

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

Swapane eshechilo mridubhashini

Translated by Mohammad Shafiqul Islam

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Bangladesh honours Kazi Nazrul Islam's enduring legacy on 48th death anniversary

Today, August 27, marks the 48th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, a day of reflection and tribute across the nation. Among the many commemorations, Desh Natok, a prominent theatre group, will stage two plays at the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti to honour the legendary poet.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Adila Noor’s tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam in Melbourne

Recently, the Chandler Community Centre in Melbourne came alive with the programme titled "Shompurno Nazrul" — a solo musical event presented by the musical organisation Surlok.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

Rediscovering patriotic songs: Old melodies that united a new generation

What can songs do? A lot, actually! They can win hearts and also aid in unsettling an entire system and dethroning the powerful. We have been reminded of the latter during the recent student protests and a powerful reminder it was as the Gen Z of Bangladesh took old, patriotic songs and used them in a modern context.

June 8, 2024
June 8, 2024

Exploring The Rebel’s call to revolution

Review of ‘Bidrohi Puran’ (Pendulum Books, 2024) by Arif Rahman

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

‘Non-communal Spirit and Nazrul’: Honouring the Rebel Poet’s clarion call for equality

Highlighting the universal appeal of Nazrul's poetry, Dr Kamal, who is also a poet, stressed the need to expand translation efforts to present the rich literary heritage of Bengal on the global stage. He urged bringing masterpieces of Bangla literature, including Nazrul's transcendent works, to readers across the world through high-quality translations. This would not only honour the genius of pioneers like the Rebel Poet but also facilitate a wider appreciation and understanding of the region's literary and cultural legacy among international audiences.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Symbolic and Imaginary in Nazrul Islam

Kazi Nazrul Islam, according to Kazi Abdul Wadud (1895-1970), perhaps the first formidable critic who took him seriously, “was the first writer among Bengali Muslims of the modern era who was able to conquer the hearts of Hindus and Muslims alike of Bengal.”