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Nazrul our pride

28 May 2006, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Kazi Abubakar Siddique BUBT, Mirpur, Dhaka
28 May 2006, 18:00 PM
Bangla literature progressed to a great extent with the emergence of Nazrul. Without Nazrul Bangla literature would have remained incomplete. It is said that after Tagore it was Nazrul who added a new dimension to Bangla literature. Nazrul's literary career was very short; but his creativity was great. It is not wrong to say that Nazrul was a born poet. This is because, though in his childhood he had to grapple with poverty and misery, he exhibited his vigour from the very beginning. The contemporary critics and literary giants were dumbfounded by the talent of such a poor lad.

All the literary pieces that Nazrul left are the source of inspiration, motivation, enthusiasm and exuberance for us.

The message of Nazrul in our social and national life is loud and clear.

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A prolific and versatile poet, lyricist and writer, an undaunted voice against bigotry, injustice and oppression, a passionate advocate of peace, freedom, harmony, love, compassion, humanism and beauty, Kazi Nazrul Islam is known as the rebel poet. Probably no other poet influenced the Bengalee society and people so deeply.

He raised his voice against British colonial rule and was recognised as a rebel speaking for the masses. Rabindranath Tagore called him "Dhumketu" and Mahatma Ghadhi described his poems as the "song of the spinning wheel".

Mehedi Hassan, Ibrahimpur, Dhaka Cantt.