Syed Waliullah
From Controversy to Classic: Lal Shalu After 75 Years
Syed Waliullah’s (1922-1971) debut novel Lal Shalu drew significant attention upon its release but faced mixed reviews, including outright rejection. Since then, it has been translated into multiple languages, adapted for the stage, and made into a film. Today, it is regarded as the first major modern novel by a Bengali Muslim writer.
Film on Syed Waliullah’s 'Chander Amabasya' to release this year
Directed by Zahidur Rahim Anjan, the film received government funding in the 2020-21 fiscal year. This “Meghmallar” and “Shondhya” famed filmmaker Anjan, who also handled the screenplay and story adaptation of the film, faced numerous hurdles in bringing the film to the screen.
REVIEW: NONFICTION / Syed Waliullah: husband, artist, thinker, writer
The book includes excerpts from Syed Waliullah's diary, snapshots of his editorial for Contemporary magazine, handwritten edits on his pieces for Shaogat magazine, and a comprehensive bibliography of the author's work and achievements.
Essay / Humayun Ahmed and the language of Bangladeshi novels
His written language came close to spoken language due to the primitive and original style of Bengali syntax—simple sentence structures.
From Controversy to Classic: Lal Shalu After 75 Years
Syed Waliullah’s (1922-1971) debut novel Lal Shalu drew significant attention upon its release but faced mixed reviews, including outright rejection. Since then, it has been translated into multiple languages, adapted for the stage, and made into a film. Today, it is regarded as the first major modern novel by a Bengali Muslim writer.
Film on Syed Waliullah’s 'Chander Amabasya' to release this year
Directed by Zahidur Rahim Anjan, the film received government funding in the 2020-21 fiscal year. This “Meghmallar” and “Shondhya” famed filmmaker Anjan, who also handled the screenplay and story adaptation of the film, faced numerous hurdles in bringing the film to the screen.
Syed Waliullah: husband, artist, thinker, writer
The book includes excerpts from Syed Waliullah's diary, snapshots of his editorial for Contemporary magazine, handwritten edits on his pieces for Shaogat magazine, and a comprehensive bibliography of the author's work and achievements.
Humayun Ahmed and the language of Bangladeshi novels
His written language came close to spoken language due to the primitive and original style of Bengali syntax—simple sentence structures.