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Poet Abul Hussain felicitated

Takir Hossain
On the occasion of the 90th birthday of poet Abul Hussain, the family members of the poet organised a discussion and cultural programme on August 29, at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel in Dhaka. On August 15, the veteran poet turned 90. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bangla poetry.
At the programme, a documentary on the life and works of Hussain was screened. The documentary features the early and student life of Abul Hussain as well as interviews with noted personalities like poet and literary critic Hayat Saif; Abul Hasnat, editor of Kali O Kalam; National Professor Mustafa Nurul Islam; Nazrul exponent Dr. Rafiqul Islam; Professor Zillur Rahman Siddiqui; Professor Emeritus of Dhaka University, Dr. Serajul Islam Chowdhury; veteran poet and writer Syed Shamsul Haq;
Shamsuzzaman Khan, director general of Bangla Academy, and others.
Hayat Saif said, "Simple language is the main trait of his poems. This feature made his poems more accessible and thus he got wider readership.”
Abul Hasnat said, "Hussain was one of the key figures of the 1950s who created an individual tone in his poetry.”
Mustafa Nurul Islam said, “Hussain could depict the changing times in his poems. His poems often highlight historic incidents.”
Dr. Rafiqul Islam said, “He is modern and urban by nature. His expression is also contemporary. As a nation, we are fortunate to have such a great poet in our
Dr. Serajul Islam Chowdhury said, “He is modest, reserved and insightful. His in-depth knowledge about contemporary poems is very remarkable. He has enriched Bangla poetry."
Syed Shamsul Haq remembered, “I am personally very grateful to the poet for his constructive criticism of my poems when I started. He taught us many delicate techniques for writing poems.”
Shamsuzzaman Khan said, "As a veteran poet, his guidance has had a positive impact on many emerging poets."
At the programme, Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star; artist Murtaja Baseer; former Chief Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman; for-
mer Finance Secretary Mustafizur Rahman; former Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal; singer and music researcher Mustafa Zaman Abbasi; Professor Zillur Rahman Siddiqui; lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor; Dr. Serajul Islam Chowdhury; poets Syed Shamsul Haq, Asad Chowdhury, Al Mujahidi and other from different professions felicitated the
At the programme, noted elocutionists Asaduzzaman Noor, Jayanta Chattopadhyay and Hasan Arif recited Hussain's poems. Noted singers Audity Mohsin and FatemaTuj Zohora performed songs.
The poet's sons and daughters — Selim R.E Hussain (CEO of IDLC Finance Ltd); Sohail R.K. Hussain (AMD of The City Bank Ltd); Farah Imrana Hussain (senior financial officer, World Bank) and Naz Akther Samina Hussain shared fond memories of their father.
Hussain was born at Doyara village, in Khulna district in 1922. His father's name is S.M. Ismail Hussain. He grew up in Krihsnanagar and Calcutta (now Kolkata). He did his Honours and Masters in Economics from Calcutta Presidency College and University.
Hussain started writing poetry in the late 1930s. His first poetry book "Naboboshonto” was published in 1940. He was one of the few Muslim poets who initiated modern trends in Bangla poetry. His style and tone are distinctive. His poems focus on the Bengali culture, traditions, relationships, romanticism, patriotism, nature and the Liberation War. He has 30 books to his credit. His poetry books include "Birosh Sanglap”, "Shob Boshonto”, “HawaTomarKi Dushshahosh” and “DuhshapnoTheke Duhshapno".
Hussain's other literary works include essays on art, culture and social life; translations and autobiography. He took journalism as his first profession in Kolkata. He worked with the literary journals — Bulbul and Nabajug. Besides writing, Hussain served in different local and international organisations in various posts.
The poet has been honoured with many awards, including Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award, Padabali Award, Nasiruddin Gold Medal, Mazharul Islam Kobita Puroshkar and more.