Al Mahmud

Al Mahmud Born : Brahmanbaria, July 11, 1935 Books : Poetry : Lok Lokantar, Kal-er Kalas, Sonali Kabin, Mayabi Parda Dul-e Uttho, Audrishtabadi-der Ranna Banna, Bakhtiar-er Ghora, Arabya Rajanir Rajhans, Prahrant-er Pash Phera, Ek Chokshu Harin, Mithyabadi Rakhal, Aami Doorgani, Doel O Doita, Pahkir Kachse Phuler Kachse, Dwitiya Bhangan. Stories : Pankaudir Rokta, Saurav-er Kachse Parajito, Gandwabanik, Premer Galpa, Mayurir Mukh, Al Mahmud-er Galpa, Galpa Samagra. Novels : Dahuki, Kobi O Kolahal, Kabil-er-Bon, Nishinda Nari, Aagun-er Meye, Purush Sundar, Upmahdesh, Putra, Upunyash Smagra. Events : Direct participation in Liberation War 1971, Started publishing a Daily Newspaper, The Daily Gonokontha, with spint of freedom to establish democracy and socialism in the country for which he was arrested, put into jail and during this period government banned the publication. Awards : The Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award, Philips Sahitya Award, Agrani Bank Shishu Sahtitya Award, Alokto Sahitya Award, Sufi Motaher Hossain Sahitya Gold Medel, Lekhika Sangha Award, Foruque Smriti Award, Haraf Sahitya Award, Jibanananda Smrity Award