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Kazi Nazrul Islam was born on May 24, 1899 in Churulia, India and was credited as a poet, translator and writer. Death is recorded on August 29, 1976, at the age of 77. Listed accolades include Ekushey Padak (1976), Independence Award in Literature (1977) and Padma Bhushan. Notable works include Notuner Gaan, Mrityukshuda and Agniveena.
My Take
What strikes me about Kazi Nazrul Islam is the sheer breadth of a life lived against oppression. Poet, translator, lyricist, singer, even soldier, he poured equality, justice, and rebellion into a vast body of work that eventually made him the national poet of Bangladesh. I find it remarkable that a single voice could be so thoroughly woven into a nation's sense of itself. Writers who merely entertain fade, but those who give people a vocabulary for dignity endure. The Ekushey Padak and Padma Bhushan only confirm what his verse already proved. I admire him most for refusing to separate art from conscience.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Name (Japanese)
- カジ・ノズルル・イスラム
- Reading
- かじ・のずるる・いすらむ
- Born
- May 24, 1899 – August 29, 1976
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Churulia, India
- Occupation
- poet / translator / writer / singer / soldier
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1976 Ekushey Padak
- 1977 Independence Award in Literature
- Padma Bhushan
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Notuner Gaan | — | |
| Notable work | Mrityukshuda | — | |
| Notable work | Agniveena | — | |
| Notable work | Bandhan Hara | — | |
| Notable work | Bisher Bashi | — | |
| Notable work | Sanchita | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kazi Nazrul Islam born?
Born May 24, 1899.
When did Kazi Nazrul Islam die?
Died August 29, 1976, aged 77.
Where was Kazi Nazrul Islam from?
Kazi Nazrul Islam was from Churulia, India.
What did Kazi Nazrul Islam do?
Kazi Nazrul Islam worked as poet, translator, writer, singer, soldier.
What was Kazi Nazrul Islam known for?
Notable works include Notuner Gaan, Mrityukshuda, Agniveena.
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