1899–1976 · Churulia, Bengal
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a poet, musician, and anti-colonial voice known as the Rebel Poet. His poetry and songs joined themes of liberty, equality, faith, and human dignity. He became the national poet of Bangladesh.
“His fearless language and musical range made protest and pluralism central to modern Bengali culture.”
Selected writings
Bidrohi (a line)
In copyright — short quote onlyবল বীর — বল উন্নত মম শির!
Say, hero — say: my head is held high!
Source: Bidrohi, 1922 · Read the full work at the source
Life & times
- 1899
Born in Churulia
- 1922
Published Agnibina
- 1922
Was imprisoned by colonial authorities
- 1972
Settled in Bangladesh
- 1976
Died in Dhaka