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Rezauddin Stalin

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Poet Rezauddin Stalin
Initiative being taken to brand Dhaka thru art, culture and literature
Initiative being taken to brand Dhaka thru art, culture and literature
Interview

Initiative being taken to brand Dhaka thru art, culture and literature

For the past four decades, the country 's eminent poet Rezauddin Stalin has enchanted readers with his Bangla poetry. Love, protest, humanity and social values have emerged in his work with powerful artistry. Born on 22 November 1962 in Nalbhanga village of Kaliganj upazila in Jhenaidah district, he is the author of many poetry collections, among which Valobasha Tumi (You are Love), Judhdho Noy Shanti (Not War, but Peace) and Ami Tumi Shey (I, You, He/She) are particularly notable. Recently, he has been appointed Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He spoke briefly to Views Bangladesh about the Academy’s activities, future plans and dreams. Interview has been taken by Shahadat Hossain Touhid, Editorial Assistant, Views Bangladesh.

Bangla Academy has devastated the dignity of award, presenting so many awards
Bangla Academy has devastated the dignity of award, presenting so many awards
Book Fair

Bangla Academy has devastated the dignity of award, presenting so many awards

Rezauddin Stalin is a foremost poet of the eighties. Love, revolution, nature, politics, and human consciousness are the main themes of his poetry. He wrote very little prose compared to poetry. Essentially, he identified himself as a poet, and poetry was his lifelong pursuit. For the past fifty years, he has been writing poetry. During this time, 65 volumes of his poetry have been published. His poetry has been translated into 42 languages. In 2006, he received the Bangla Academy Award for poetry composition. Poet Rezaulddin Stalin was born on November 22, 1962, in Jhenaidah district. Rezauldin Stalin is not only a prolific poet but also a person known for his amicable nature and simplicity in personal life. Recently, there was a discussion about his life and the book fair with Views Bangladesh. The interview was conducted by Kamrul Ahsan, the Senior Sub-Editor of Views Bangladesh.