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]

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

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