Bangla-Academy

In 1972, in independent Bangladesh, he worked behind the scenes to organize Dhaka's first international book fair. He also organized the book fairs of the National Book Centre. He was a consulting editor at UPL. Omar Shahid and Aklaku Zzaman Anik spoke with book expert Badiuddin Nazir about his career. How did you become acquainted with books? I was born in Kolkata. There was a culture of studying at home and we also had a home library. My mother was a very good reader. I finished readin...

Various state and private awards and medals have been introduced to recognize contributions to literature and culture. These awards not only honor distinguished individuals but also inspire writers and artists of the new generation. However, several of these awards are now effectively facing uncertainty for various reasons. Some awards have been announced but the medals have not been presented. In some cases, the entire process stopped after a notice was issued inviting books. Some other a...

Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq will make his final visits to the University of Dhaka and the Bangla Academy. This time, however, his body will be taken there for people to pay their respects. He breathed his last on Sunday afternoon at a hospital in Mirpur, Dhaka. Shuchita Sharmin, daughter of Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq, told Agamir Somoy that his body will be taken to the Bangla Academy at 10:30 am on Monday. Until his death, Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq served as president of the Bangla Academ...

Scholar, political thinker, and academic Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq has passed away. He died this afternoon, Sunday, after suffering cardiac arrest. Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq served as president of the Bangla Academy. Professor Mohammad Azam, director general of the Bangla Academy, confirmed his death to Agamir Somoy. “He fell ill this afternoon and was taken to a hospital in Mirpur. He breathed his last sometime between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm. We are heading to Sir’s residence from the...