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|birth_place=[[Mymensingh District]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Bazlur Rahman''' (3 August 1941 – 26 February 2008) was a Bangladeshi writer and journalist.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bazlur Rahman, a good journalist |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-28957 |accessdate=11 August 2018 |work=The Daily Star |date=24 March 2008 |language=en}}</ref> He was awarded [[Independence Day Award]] in journalism by the [[Government of Bangladesh]] in 2012 posthumously.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-227731|title=PM distributes Independence Award 2012|date=2012-03-26|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Rahman was born on 3 August 1941 in Charniamatpur, [[Phulpur Upazila]], [[Mymensingh District]], East Bengal, British Raj. He graduated from Ganabardi School in 1956 and from |
Rahman was born on 3 August 1941 in Charniamatpur, [[Phulpur Upazila]], [[Mymensingh District]], East Bengal, British Raj. He graduated from Ganabardi School in 1956 and from Anandamohan College 1958. He completed his B.A. in 1961 from [[Brojomohun College|Barisal Brajamohan College]] and completed his M.A. in economics from the [[University of Dhaka]] in 1962.<ref name="msi">{{cite web |last1=Islam |first1=Muhammad Saiful |title=Rahman, Bazlur |url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Rahman,_Bazlur |website=en.banglapedia.org |publisher=Banglapedia |accessdate=11 August 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sangbad editor Bazlur Rahman dies |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2008/02/26/sangbad-editor-bazlur-rahman-dies1 |accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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In 1961 Rahman joined [[The Daily Sangbad]] as an assistant editor. He then joined as the assistant editor of [[The Daily Ittefaq]]. He was involved with the [[National Awami Party]] and [[East Pakistan Communist Party (Marxist–Leninist)|East Pakistan Communist Party]]. He founding editor of the Ekota, a weekly, which was closely linked to the communist party. In 1971 he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was the editor the Muktijuddha. From 1973 |
In 1961, Rahman joined [[The Daily Sangbad]] as an assistant editor. He then joined as the assistant editor of [[The Daily Ittefaq]]. He was involved with the [[National Awami Party]] and [[East Pakistan Communist Party (Marxist–Leninist)|East Pakistan Communist Party]]. He founding editor of the Ekota, a weekly, which was closely linked to the communist party. In 1971 he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was the editor the Muktijuddha. From 1973 to 1975, he was the general secretary of ''Bangladesh Afro-Asia Solidarity Council'' and the acting Editor of The Daily Sangbad.<ref name="msi"/> |
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Rahman was a founding member of the [[Bangabandhu Parishad]] in 1980. He served as the senior vice-president and acting president of [[Bangladesh National Press Club]]. He was a founding member of Bangladesh-Soviet Friendship Society and served as its president from 1982 to 1990. In 1984 he was the President of [[International Federation of Journalists]]'s Bangladesh Chapter. He was a director of [[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]] and [[Bangladesh Press Council]]. From 1998 to 1999 |
Rahman was a founding member of the [[Bangabandhu Parishad]] in 1980. He served as the senior vice-president and acting president of [[Bangladesh National Press Club]]. He was a founding member of Bangladesh-Soviet Friendship Society and served as its president from 1982 to 1990. In 1984 he was the President of [[International Federation of Journalists]]'s Bangladesh Chapter. He was a director of [[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]] and [[Bangladesh Press Council]]. From 1998 to 1999, he was the chairman of Khelaghar, a children's welfare organization. He was the editor of the Khelaghar page of The Daily Sangbad. In 2010, he wrote Bangladesher Arthonitir Halchal: 1974-1987, a book about the economy of Bangladesh from 1974 to 1987. His book focused on poverty in Bangladesh.<ref name="msi"/> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Rahman was married to [[Matia Chowdhury]], a politician of Bangladesh Awami League, |
Rahman was married to [[Matia Chowdhury]], a politician of [[Bangladesh Awami League]], member of parliament and former government minister.<ref>{{cite news |title=Journalist Bazlur Rahman dies in Dhaka |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/journalist-bazlur-rahman-dies-in-dhaka/story-2M45DbMeN3j4623YtDbEPO.html |accessdate=11 August 2018 |work=hindustantimes.com/ |date=27 February 2008 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
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Rahman died on 26 February 2008 in Ibrahim Cardiac Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh from a heart attack.<ref name="msi" |
Rahman died on 26 February 2008 in Ibrahim Cardiac Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh from a heart attack.<ref name="msi"/> He was buried in the Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard with a guard of honor for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation war.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sangbad editor Bazlur Rahman laid to rest |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2008/02/27/sangbad-editor-bazlur-rahman-laid-to-rest |accessdate=11 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eminent Journalist Bazlur Rahman Laid to Rest |url=https://www.voabangla.com/a/a-16-2008-02-27-voa1-94432679/1396281.html |accessdate=11 August 2018 |work=VOA |language=bn}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:49, 27 August 2018
Bazlur Rahman | |
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| Born | 3 August 1941 |
| Died | 26 February 2008 (aged 66) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Brojomohun College University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse | Matia Chowdhury |
Bazlur Rahman (3 August 1941 – 26 February 2008) was a Bangladeshi writer and journalist.[1] He was awarded Independence Day Award in journalism by the Government of Bangladesh in 2012 posthumously.[2]
Early life
Rahman was born on 3 August 1941 in Charniamatpur, Phulpur Upazila, Mymensingh District, East Bengal, British Raj. He graduated from Ganabardi School in 1956 and from Anandamohan College 1958. He completed his B.A. in 1961 from Barisal Brajamohan College and completed his M.A. in economics from the University of Dhaka in 1962.[3][4]
Career
In 1961, Rahman joined The Daily Sangbad as an assistant editor. He then joined as the assistant editor of The Daily Ittefaq. He was involved with the National Awami Party and East Pakistan Communist Party. He founding editor of the Ekota, a weekly, which was closely linked to the communist party. In 1971 he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was the editor the Muktijuddha. From 1973 to 1975, he was the general secretary of Bangladesh Afro-Asia Solidarity Council and the acting Editor of The Daily Sangbad.[3]
Rahman was a founding member of the Bangabandhu Parishad in 1980. He served as the senior vice-president and acting president of Bangladesh National Press Club. He was a founding member of Bangladesh-Soviet Friendship Society and served as its president from 1982 to 1990. In 1984 he was the President of International Federation of Journalists's Bangladesh Chapter. He was a director of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha and Bangladesh Press Council. From 1998 to 1999, he was the chairman of Khelaghar, a children's welfare organization. He was the editor of the Khelaghar page of The Daily Sangbad. In 2010, he wrote Bangladesher Arthonitir Halchal: 1974-1987, a book about the economy of Bangladesh from 1974 to 1987. His book focused on poverty in Bangladesh.[3]
Personal life
Rahman was married to Matia Chowdhury, a politician of Bangladesh Awami League, member of parliament and former government minister.[5]
Death
Rahman died on 26 February 2008 in Ibrahim Cardiac Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh from a heart attack.[3] He was buried in the Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard with a guard of honor for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation war.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Bazlur Rahman, a good journalist". The Daily Star. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "PM distributes Independence Award 2012". The Daily Star. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ a b c d Islam, Muhammad Saiful. "Rahman, Bazlur". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Sangbad editor Bazlur Rahman dies". Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Journalist Bazlur Rahman dies in Dhaka". hindustantimes.com/. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Sangbad editor Bazlur Rahman laid to rest". Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Eminent Journalist Bazlur Rahman Laid to Rest". VOA (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 August 2018.