Samudra Gupta (poet)
Samudra Gupta (born Abdul Mannan; June 23, 1946 – July 19, 2008) was a Bangladeshi poet and journalist. Gupta was a strong critic of both communalism and Islamic fundamentalism, and expressed his opposition to these ideologies within his writings.[1]
Samudra Gupta (poet) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Mannan 23 June 1946 Hashil village, Sirajganj sub-division, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 19 July 2008 (aged 62) |
| Resting place | Martyred Intellectuals Memorial |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Poet and journalist |
Early life and career
Gupta was born Abdul Mannan on June 23, 1946, in Hashil village in Sirajganj sub-division.[1] Mannan adopted the pseudonym of Samudra Gupta during the 1960s and was recognized by his pen name during his life and career.[1] He took part in the start of the uprising against Pakistan beginning in 1969 and fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[1]
Gupta was originally a journalist by profession.[1] He worked as different daily and weekly newspapers throughout Bangladesh.[1] He also served as the general secretary of the country's National Poetry Council.[1]
He wrote thirteen books of poetry during his career, as well as one work of fiction and an additional book of poetry as a collaboration with another writer.[1] he also released many articles and short stories and served as the editor of several books.[1]
Gupta's most notable writings include Rode Jholshano Mukh, Swapnamongol Kabyo, Ekhono Utthan Achhey, Chokhey Chokh Rekhey, Ekaki Roudrer Dike and Shekorer Shokey.[1] His writings have been translated from Bengali into Chinese, French, Sinhalese, English, Hindi, Japanese, Urdu, Norwegian and Nepali.[1]
Gupta died of gallbladder cancer on July 19, 2008, at the Narayana Hridayalaya Hospital in Bangalore, India.[1] He had been hospitalized in India for treatment since July 3, 2008.[1] He was buried at Martyred Intellectuals Memorial.
Awards
- Jessore Literature Award
- Humayun Kabir Award
- Poet Vishnu Dey Award
- Language Day Honour by the Government of Tripura[1]
References
- "Poet Samudra Gupta passes away". The Daily Star. 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2008-08-10.