Syed Shamsul Haque
| Syed Shamsul Haque | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | সৈয়দ শামসুল হক |
| Born |
27 December 1935 Kurigram, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died |
27 September 2016 (aged 80) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Years active | 1954-2016 |
| Spouse(s) | Anwara Syed Haq |
| Children |
Bidita Sadiq (daughter) Ditio Syed Haq (son) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Syed Raisuddin (grandfather) |
Syed Shamsul Haq (27 December 1935 – 27 September 2016) was a Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and writer.[1] He was awarded Bangla Academy Award in 1966 (the youngest among all to receive it), Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Independence Day Award in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contributions to Bangla literature.[2]
Early life
Haq was born in Kurigram on 27 December 1935. His father, Syed Siddique Husain, was a homeopathic physician. His mother was Halima Khatun.[3] His father came to Kurigram to pursue the practice of medicine. Traditionally they belonged to a Peer (Saint) family.
Personal life
Haq was married to Anwara Syed Haq. She is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London.[3] Together they have one daughter, Bidita Sadiq, and one son, Ditio Syed Haq.[2]
On 27 September 2016, he died of lung cancer at the age of 81 in Dhaka.[4]
Work
Haq wrote poetry, fiction, plays (mostly in verse), Music lyrics and essays. His literary works were included in the curriculum of school level, secondary, higher secondary and graduation level Bengali literature in Bangladesh.
Haq wrote songs including "Jar Chaya Poreche Monero Aynate" and "Haire Manush Rongin Fanush".[2]
- Poetry
- Ekoda Ek Rajje (1961)
- Boishekhe Rochito Ponktimala (1969)
- Birotihin Utsob (1969)
- Protidhonigon (1976)
- Opor Purush (1978)
- Kobita Samagra (2007)
- Ek Ascharja Sangamer Smriti
- Novels
- Ek Mahilar Chhobi (1959)
- Anupam Din (1962)
- Simana Chhariye (1964)
- Neel Dangshon (1981)
- Smritimedh (1986)
- Mrigayay Kalakshep (1986)
- Stabdhatar Anubad (1987)
- Ek Juboker Chhayapath (1987)
- Swapna Sankranta (1989)
- Brishti O Bidrohigon (1996)
- Baro Diner Shishu (1989)
- Banabala Kichu Taka Dhar Niyechhilo (1989)
- Trahi (1989)
- Tumi Sei Tarbari (1986)
- Kayekti Manusher Sonali Jouban (1989)
- Shreshtho Uponyas (1990)
- Nirbasita (1990)
- Nishiddha Loban (1990)
- Khelaram Khele Ja (1991)
- Megh O Machine (1991)
- Iha Manush (1991)
- Mahashunye Poran Master
- Dwitiya Diner Kahini
- Balikar Candrojan
- Ayna Bibir Pala
- Kaldharma
- Duratwa
- Na Jeyo Na
- Onya Ek Alingan
- Ek Mutho Janmabhumi
- Bukjhim Bhalobasa
- Acena
- Alor Jonyo
- Rajar Sundari
- Gupta Jibon Prakashya Mritu
- Chokebazi
- Duder Galase Nil Machi
- Jesmin Road
- Khelaram Khele Ja
- Stories
- Tash (1954)
- Seet Bikel (1959)
- Rokto Golap (1964)
- Anonder Mrittu (1967)
- Collected Short Stories (2006)
- Plays
- Payer Awaj Paoa Jay
- Nuruldiner Sara Jibon
- Ekhane Ekhon
- Ganonayaka
- Eersha
- Narigon
- Uttarbangsha
- Khatta Tamasha
- Judhha ebong Judhha
- Collected Verse plays
- Collected plays
- Banglar Mati Banglar Jol
- Translations
- Shakespear's Macbeth
- Tempest
- Troilus and Cresida
- Ibsen's Pyr Gynt
Awards
- Bangla Academy Award (1966)
- Adamjee Literary Award (1969)
- Alakta Gold Medal (1982)
- Alaol Literary Award (1983)
- Kabitalap Award (1983)
- Literary Award of the Association of Women Writers
- Ekushey Padak (1984)
- TENAS Medal (1990)
- Jebunnessa-Mahbubullah Gold Medal (1985)
- Padabali Kabita Award (1987)
- Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1990)
- National Poetry Award (1997)
- Independence Day Award (2000)
- National Poetry Honour (2001)
References
- ↑ "Intellectuals for erasing communal forces". Daily Star. 2 March 2004. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- 1 2 3 Hossain, Rafi (October 8, 2016). "The Late Legendary Littérateur". The Daily Star. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- 1 2 "About Shamsul Haque". jaleshwari. Archived from the original on 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
- ↑ "Syed Shamsul Haq passes away". The Daily Star. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
Further reading
- Golpo Songroho (Collected Stories), the national textbook of B.A. (pass and subsidiary) course of Bangladesh, published by University of Dhaka in 1979 (reprint in 1986).
- Bangla Sahitya (Bengali Literature), the national textbook of intermediate (college) level of Bangladesh published in 1996 by all educational boards.