Nazrul Islam Babu (17 July 1949 – 14 September 1990)[1] was a Bangladeshi lyricist. His notable songs include "Sob Kota Janala Khule Dao Na", "O Amar Aat Koti Phul" and "Ekti Bangladesh Tumi Jagroto Janotar".[1] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991).[2]
Biography
Babu was born to Bazlul Kader and Rezia Begum.[3] He was the eldest among four brothers and five sisters.[3] Babu studied in Brojomohun College and Ashek Mahmud College in Jamalpur.[3]
On 22 January 2022, Babu was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh.[4]
Babu married Shahin Akhter on 23 November 1984. They had two daughters, Nazia and Nafia.[3]
