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{{Short description|Bangladeshi journalist and poet (1946–2008)}} | |||
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|birth_place = Hashil village, [[Sirajganj District|Sirajganj sub-division]], [[Bengal Presidency]], | |birth_place = Hashil village, [[Sirajganj District|Sirajganj sub-division]], [[Bengal Presidency]], British India | ||
|death_date={{death date and age|2008|7|19|1946|6|23|df=y}} | |death_date={{death date and age|2008|7|19|1946|6|23|df=y}} | ||
|occupation=Poet and journalist | |occupation=Poet and journalist | ||
|resting_place=[[Martyred Intellectuals Memorial]] | |resting_place=[[Martyred Intellectuals Memorial]] | ||
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'''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.<ref name=ds/> | '''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.<ref name=ds/> | ||
==Early life | ==Early life== | ||
Gupta was born Abdul Mannan on June 23, 1946, in Hashil village in [[Sirajganj District|Sirajganj sub-division]].<ref name=ds>{{cite news |title=Poet Samudra Gupta passes away|url= | Gupta was born Abdul Mannan on June 23, 1946, in Hashil village in [[Sirajganj District|Sirajganj sub-division]].<ref name=ds>{{cite news |title=Poet Samudra Gupta passes away |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-46554 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=2008-07-20 |access-date=2008-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Islam |first=Manu |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cPhtAAAAMAAJ&q=Samudra+Gupta+bangladesh |title=Who's who in Bangladesh 2000 |date=2001 |publisher=Centre for Bangladesh Culture |pages=156 |language=en}}</ref> He was the fifth of Mohsin Ali and Rehana Ali's seven sons and one daughter.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:দ্রোহের কবি সমুদ্র গুপ্ত |url=https://dainikazadi.net/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4/ |work=[[Dainik Azadi]] |date=26 January 2024 |language=bn |author1=Pratik }}</ref> He completed his secondary education at [[Dhunat High School]] in Bogra in 1962, and higher secondary at Salimullah College in Dhaka in 1964.<ref name="Hossain2000">{{cite book |editor1-last=Hossain |editor1-first=Selina |editor2-last=Islam |editor2-first=Nurul |editor3-last=Hossain |editor3-first=Mobarak |title=Bangla Academy Dictionary of Writers |year=2000 |publisher=[[Bangla Academy (Bangladesh)|Bangla Academy]] |location=Dhaka |isbn=984-07-4052-0 |page=198-199}}</ref> | ||
Gupta was | == Career == | ||
Mannan adopted the pseudonym of Samudra Gupta during the 1960s and was recognized by his pen name during his life and career.<ref name="ds" /> He took part in the start of the uprising against Pakistan beginning in 1969 and fought in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="ds" /> | |||
He | Gupta was originally a journalist by profession.<ref name=ds/> He worked as different [[List of newspapers in Bangladesh|daily and weekly newspapers throughout Bangladesh]].<ref name=ds/> He also served as the general secretary of the Bangladesh National Poetry Council.<ref name=ds/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-07-20 |title=Bangladesh mourns death of poet Samudra Gupta |url=https://twocircles.net/2008jul20/bangladesh_mourns_death_poet_samudra_gupta.html |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=TwoCircles.net |language=en-US}}</ref> He was an advisor of Bengali Language learning programme.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Learning Bengali through English language |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/learning-bengali-through-english-language |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=[[Bdnews24.com]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Gupta's | Gupta's first book of poetry, ''Rode Jholshano Mukh'', was published in 1977.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saiful |first1=Saifuddin |script-title=bn:স্বপ্নবাদী কবি সমুদ্র গুপ্ত |url=https://www.protidinersangbad.com/todays-newspaper/shahitto-shamoiki/177002/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4 |work=Protidiner Sangbad |date=21 June 2019 |language=bn}}</ref> 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.<ref name=ds/> He also released many articles and short stories and served as the editor of several books.<ref name=ds/> | ||
Gupta died of [[gallbladder cancer]] on July 19, 2008, at the Narayana Hridayalaya Hospital in [[Bangalore]], India.<ref name=ds/> He had been hospitalized in India for treatment since July 3, 2008.<ref name=ds/> He was buried at [[Martyred Intellectuals Memorial]]. | Gupta's most notable writings include ''Rode Jholshano Mukh'', ''Swapnamongol Kabyo'', ''Ekhono Utthan Achhey'', ''Chokhey Chokh Rekhey'', ''Ekaki Roudrer Dike'' and ''Shekorer Shokey''.<ref name=ds/> His writings have been translated from [[Bengali language|Bengali]] into Chinese, French, [[Sinhala language|Sinhalese]], English, [[Hindi]], Japanese, [[Urdu]], [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]] and [[Nepali language|Nepali]].<ref name=ds/> | ||
== Personal life == | |||
Gupta was married to Happy Samudra.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2008-08-01 |title=Reminiscence on poet Samudra Gupta |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-48328 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> They had two daughters, Neel Samudra and Swapno Samudra.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Death and legacy == | |||
Gupta died of [[gallbladder cancer]] on July 19, 2008, at the Narayana Hridayalaya Hospital in [[Bangalore]], India.<ref name="ds" /><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Mostafa |first1=Golam |last2=Sirajganj |date=2008-06-21 |title=Fundraiser for poet Samudra Gupta in Sirajganj |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-42090 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> Jatiya Kabita Parishad had organized fund raisers for his treatment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-06-02 |title=Help save life of Samudra Gupta |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-39336 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> He had been hospitalized in India for treatment since July 3, 2008.<ref name="ds" /> He was buried at [[Martyred Intellectuals Memorial]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-07-22 |title=Poet Samudra Gupta to be buried today |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-46891 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> The 2009 National Poetry Festival was dedicated to him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-02-19 |title=Jatiya Kabita Utsab begins |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-76564 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* Jessore Literature Award | * [[Lekhak Shibir]] (1977)<ref name="Hossain2000" /> | ||
* Jessore Literature Award (1990)<ref name="Hossain2000" /> | |||
* Poet Vishnu Dey Award (1995)<ref name="Hossain2000" /> | |||
* Humayun Kabir Award | * Humayun Kabir Award | ||
* Language Day Honour by the government of [[Tripura]]<ref name=ds/> | |||
* Language Day Honour by the | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 18 March 2026
Samudra Gupta (poet) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Mannan 23 June 1946 Hashil village, Sirajganj sub-division, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 19 July 2008 (aged 62) |
| Resting place | Martyred Intellectuals Memorial |
| Occupation | Poet and journalist |
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[edit | edit source]
Gupta was born Abdul Mannan on June 23, 1946, in Hashil village in Sirajganj sub-division.[1][2] He was the fifth of Mohsin Ali and Rehana Ali's seven sons and one daughter.[3] He completed his secondary education at Dhunat High School in Bogra in 1962, and higher secondary at Salimullah College in Dhaka in 1964.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
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 Bangladesh National Poetry Council.[1][5] He was an advisor of Bengali Language learning programme.[6]
Gupta's first book of poetry, Rode Jholshano Mukh, was published in 1977.[7] 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]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Gupta was married to Happy Samudra.[8] They had two daughters, Neel Samudra and Swapno Samudra.[8]
Death and legacy[edit | edit source]
Gupta died of gallbladder cancer on July 19, 2008, at the Narayana Hridayalaya Hospital in Bangalore, India.[1][9] Jatiya Kabita Parishad had organized fund raisers for his treatment.[10] He had been hospitalized in India for treatment since July 3, 2008.[1] He was buried at Martyred Intellectuals Memorial.[11] The 2009 National Poetry Festival was dedicated to him.[12]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Lekhak Shibir (1977)[4]
- Jessore Literature Award (1990)[4]
- Poet Vishnu Dey Award (1995)[4]
- Humayun Kabir Award
- Language Day Honour by the government of Tripura[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 "Poet Samudra Gupta passes away". The Daily Star. 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ↑ Islam, Manu (2001). Who's who in Bangladesh 2000. Centre for Bangladesh Culture. p. 156.
- ↑ Pratik (26 January 2024). দ্রোহের কবি সমুদ্র গুপ্ত. Dainik Azadi (in Bengali).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Hossain, Selina; Islam, Nurul; Hossain, Mobarak, eds. (2000). Bangla Academy Dictionary of Writers. Dhaka: Bangla Academy. p. 198-199. ISBN 984-07-4052-0.
- ↑ "Bangladesh mourns death of poet Samudra Gupta". TwoCircles.net. 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Learning Bengali through English language". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ Saiful, Saifuddin (21 June 2019). স্বপ্নবাদী কবি সমুদ্র গুপ্ত. Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Reminiscence on poet Samudra Gupta". The Daily Star. 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ Mostafa, Golam; Sirajganj (2008-06-21). "Fundraiser for poet Samudra Gupta in Sirajganj". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Help save life of Samudra Gupta". The Daily Star. 2008-06-02. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Poet Samudra Gupta to be buried today". The Daily Star. 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Jatiya Kabita Utsab begins". The Daily Star. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2024-12-03.