Renowned Bangla writer Syed Shamsul Haq passes away
Syed Shamsul Haq, one of Bangladesh’s best known writers passed away 27 September 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was 81 and was suffering from lung cancer.
Mr. Haq’s literary life and career spread across genres and was known for equal mastery over novels, poetry, essays and plays. He was also vocal against religious fundamentalism.
About Syed Shamsul Haq
- He was Born on 27 December 1935 in Kurigram in then Bengal Presidency of British India.
- His notable works include Boishakhey Rochito Ponktimala, Ekoda Ek Rajjey, Birotihin Utsab, Protidhwonigon and Opor Purush.
- He also wrote innumerable patriotic songs of immense beauty which inspired the 1971 Liberation War fighters.
- Awards and Honours: Bangla Academy Literary Award (1966), Ekushey Padak (1984) and Swadhinata Padak (2000), the highest civilian award of Bangladesh for his outstanding contributions to Bengali literature.
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