Kazi Nazrul Islam

Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), Bangladesh’s national poet, was a Bengali poet, musician, writer, and journalist celebrated as the “rebel poet.” His poetry and songs challenged colonial rule, social oppression, communalism, and religious intolerance, while drawing on both Hindu and Muslim traditions. His influential works include *Bidrohi* (“The Rebel”), *Bhangar Gaan*, and numerous collections of poetry and music. After moving to independent Bangladesh in 1972, he was honored for his lasting contribution to Bengali literature and culture.