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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 only

বল 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

  1. 1899

    Born in Churulia

  2. 1922

    Published Agnibina

  3. 1922

    Was imprisoned by colonial authorities

  4. 1972

    Settled in Bangladesh

  5. 1976

    Died in Dhaka