Azizur Rahman Aziz

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Language Bengali, English Name Azizur Aziz Period 1980 to present		Ethnicity Bengali Nationality Bangladeshi Role Poet

Born Azizur Rahman Aziz 10 January 1944 Madaripur, British India Empire (Now Bangladesh) ( 1944-01-10 ) Occupation Chairman, Bangladesh National Museum Trustee Board; Poet, novelist, story writer, lyricist, song composer and government employee. Alma mater University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; University of Manchester, United Kingdom Education University of Manchester, University of Dhaka

Azizur Rahman Aziz was born on January 10, 1944 to father Abdul Mannan and mother Shirin Jahan in the Madaripur District in Bangladesh. He is a Bangladeshi poet, novelist, story writer, lyricist and song composer. He entitled as “Living Poet in the City”. He has published many poetry books, novels, story compacts, drama & plays. Presently he holds the position of Chairman of Bangladesh National Museum Trustee Board. He is former governor of board of governor of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. He is also founding Chief Information Commissioner (state minister equivalent rank) of Information Commission, Bangladesh.

Academic career

Azizur Rahman Aziz started academic life in Kalamridha G O High School from where he completed matriculation (SSC) degree and finished his Intermediate (HSC) from Government Rajendra University College, Faridpur. Later he studied and graduated from Government Nazimuddin College, Madaripur and earned Master of Arts in Bengali Language & Literature from Dhaka University. After few years later he went to the United Kingdom and was admitted to Queen Victoria University of Manchester.

Literature work

Azizur Rahman Aziz has lot of works for Bengali literature and Arts & Culture. As such; poems. novels, drama, plays, film, story and song.

Poetry books

Bishannya Shanglap (1982),

Tabuo-Bache Acchi (1991),

Nerantar Antare (1986),

Beroti Hin Orchid (1982),

Tomake ghere (1976),

Head liner Shangbad (1990),

Akhon Karo Na karo kechu Bala uchit (1996),

Tomakay To Kichu Boli Nee (1998),

Ananta Nagore Jabo (1998),

Aie Prem Ananta Beraha (in 3 vols, Love Poems) Hrydaye-k-kari-khanda khanda, Bristi Jale Hrydae-Samuddur. Nirjan Nijjhum Shanday, Takhan Rat Akhon Adar,

Megher Gore Bosot Bari (2014) and

Projonmer Podaboli (2014).

Novels

Binastay Pren (1987),

Sattaya Sundar Ananda (1992),

Madhuri Abong and Annanya (1993),

Karagar Karabash (1992),

Anno Projapati (1993),

Shudurer Rang Dhanu (1987),

Dur Theke Dure (1986),

Anita (1994),

Bepannay Bashor, (1994),

Ahato Prem (1995),

Kalo Jadi Manda Tabe (1995),

Jakhan Andamane (1997),

Maddhaya Rater Shanglap (1998),

Patherer Kanna (1998),

Chandan Kather Seri, Asru-Jalay, Basantta Kade (2000),

Jeban-o-Hrydaye kabba (2007),

Deyal (2008),

Sahar Talir kabba (2008),

Nishi (2013).

Stories

Aranney Pap (1983)

Child literature

Darbesh Pakhi, Asho Swadhinater Golpaya Boli. Achin Des-Er-Achin Katha, Parir Rajjay korlo Jara Joy, Mitha Rajar Deshe, Kono Ek Raj Konnar Kotha,

Short films

Jaler Meye (Following a story on Jalmahal) by University Films Ltd. (1992).

Full length films

Prem Shudhu Prem (Following the novel styled “Annyo Projapati”) by University Films Ltd.

TV dramas

Jibon Jiboner Jannaya,

Madhuri Abong Annaya (Package).

Serial drama (Radio)

Jiboner Anginae based on family welfare.

Serial drama (BTV)

Shukher Thikana based on primary health care, behavioral science, food security and nutrition.

Awards

Bronze Medal by Sanirvar Prokalpa,

Gold Medal by oluntary mass participation as organizer, ABL (Intl Distinguished Leadership) Award.

Renaissance Shangskritic Sangsatha Award by Jessore (Dhaka based),

Tri-taranga Sahitta Padak Chittagong,

Michael Madhusudan Award Dhaka,

Rishija Literacy Award Dhaka,

Palak Literacy Award Dhaka,

Kala Dhani Literacy Award Dhaka,

Sher-E-Bangla Sahitta Padak Dhaka,

United Kingdom Cambridge based Bibliographic Centre, `Man of the Year’ Award 1998.

References

Azizur Rahman Aziz Wikipedia

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