Native name বেনজীর আহমেদ Died 1983 Role Poet | Name Benojir Ahmed Nationality Bangladeshi | |
Born 1903 Narayanganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India | ||
Benajir Ahmed (1903–1983) was a poet and writter.
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Early life
Ahmed was born on 1903 in Dhanuya, Narayanganj, Bengal Presidency, British Raj.
Career
Ahmed was involved with Khalifat movement and the Non-cooperation movement of British India. In his youth, Ahmed fought against British rule of India. In 1921 he was arrested by the British. He was involved with the All India Muslim League and supported the Pakistan Movement. In 1962 he was elected to the Pakistan National Council from Dhaka-6.
Works
Ahmed wrote for the Daily Azad and Dainik Nabajug. His poetry was inspired by the works of Kazi Nazrul Islam. His literary works are included in the curriculum secondary and higher secondary Bengali Literature in Bangladesh. In 1964 he was awarded the Bangla Academy Award for poetry.
Poetry
Death
Ahmed died on 12 February 1983.