Kazi Nazrul Islam
National poet of Bangladesh (1899-1976)
1899 — 1976
Quick Facts
Profession
National poet of Bangladesh (1899-1976)
Born
May 24, 1899
Died
1976 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
writer, poet, singer
Dominion of IndiaBorn in ChuruliaDied in Dhaka
1899
Born in Churulia (1899-05-24)
1976
Died in Dhaka
1976
AwardEkushey Padak
1977
AwardIndependence Award in Literature
About
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a Bengali poet, short story writer, journalist, lyricist and musician. He was later honored with the title of national poet of Bangladesh. Nazrul produced a large body of poetry, music, messages, novels, and stories with themes, that included equality, justice, anti-imperialism, humanity, rebellion against oppression and religious devotion. Nazrul Islam's activism for political and social justice as well as writing a poem titled as "Bidrohī", meaning "the rebel" in Bengali, earned him the title of "Bidrohī Kôbi". His compositions form the avant-garde music genre of Nazrul Gīti.
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Who is Kazi Nazrul Islam?+
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a Bengali poet, short story writer, journalist, lyricist and musician. He was later honored with the title of national poet of Bangladesh. Nazrul produced a large body of poetry, music, messages, novels, and stories with themes, that included equality, justice, anti-imperialism
What does the name Kazi mean?+
The name Kazi means "a female name among Slavs and Celts and a male name in South Asia. Etymology: قَاضٍ, from to judge ق ض ي". It is of Indian origin.
When was Kazi Nazrul Islam born?+
Kazi Nazrul Islam was born on May 24, 1899.
When did Kazi Nazrul Islam die?+
Kazi Nazrul Islam died in 1976, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
a female name among Slavs and Celts and a male name in South Asia. Etymology: قَاضٍ, from to judge ق ض ي
The name Kazi is of Indian origin, meaning "a female name among Slavs and Celts and a male name in South Asia. Etymology: قَاضٍ, from to judge ق ض ي". It is traditionally a male name.
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Kazi — May 24, 1899
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— a reader
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