Gravestone of poet Abul Hasan in Banani Graveyard in Dhaka
Abul Hasan (1947–1975; born Abul Hossain Miah) was a Bangladeshi poet and journalist.[1]
Abul Hossain Miah was a prominent poet from Gopalganj, Bangladesh. He was known for his contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the field of poetry. His works often reflected the cultural heritage, social issues, and natural beauty of the region. Abul Hossain Miah remains celebrated for his lyrical and evocative poetry, which continues to inspire readers and enthusiasts of Bengali literature.
Early life
Abul was born at Barnigram in Tungipara, Gopalganj Mahakuma, Faridpur District, on 4 August 1947. He was admitted to the University of Dhaka to study English with honours, but could not complete his studies. Instead, he joined the news section of the Ittefaq in 1969. Subsequently, he became assistant editor of the Ganabangla (1972–1973) and Dainik Janapad (1973–1974).[1]
Abul, who came first in the Asian Poetry Competition held in 1970, occupies an important place in modern Bengalipoetry, though he wrote for only a decade.[3] His poems reflect feelings of grief, self-abnegation, and loneliness. They are preoccupied with visions of death and ideas of separation. Among his volumes of poems is Raja Jaay Raja Ase (1972), Je Tumi Horon Koro (1974) and Prithok Palongko (1975).[4] The poetic play Ora Kayekjan (1988) and Abul Hasaner Galpa Sanggraha (1990) were published after his death. He received the Bangla Academy Literary Award (1975) for poetry and the Ekushey Padak (1982) posthumously.
