| Rahman, Ataur (1925-1999)
poet and literary critic, was born in the district of bogra.
He obtained his MA from Dhaka University. Though he did not actively participate
in politics, he was attracted to leftist ideas.
His poems reflect his socialistic concerns. Among his poetical
works are Dui Rtu (1956), Ekdin Pratidin (1963),
Nisad Nagare Achhi (1977), Bhalobasa Chirashatru
(1981), Idaning Rangamancha (1992), Sarata Jiban Dhare
(1994), Bhalobasa O Tarpar. His principal critical writings
are on kazi
nazrul islam: Kavi Nazrul (1968), Nazrul
Kavya Samiksa (1972), Nazrul Jibane Prem O Bibaha (1997).
He also wrote about modern bangla
literature in Adhunik Bangla Sahityer Sangksipta
Itihas (1963).
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Ataur Rahman |
In recognition of his literary achievements, he was
awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award (1970), Sher-e-Bangla National
Award, Nazrul Memorial Prize (1985), Hilali Memorial Prize (1987), etc.
[Wakil Ahmed]
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