Sikdar Aminul Haq (; 6 December 1942 – 17 May 2003) was a Bangladeshi poet. In recognition of his contribution in language and literature, the

government of Bangladesh The government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh () is the central government of Bangladesh. The government was constituted by the Constitution of Bangladesh comprising the executive (the president, prime minister and cabinet), the ...

posthumously awarded him the country's second highest civilian award

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak () is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of martyrs of the Bengali language movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and e ...

in 2020.

Career

Haq is a recipient of the

Bangla Academy Literary Award The Bangla Academy Literary Award (; ''Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar'') is given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh in recognition of creative genius in advancement and overall contribution in the field of Bengali language and literature. ...

, 1994 for poetry. His breakthrough came with his work ''Satata Danar Manush''. Sikdar is popular for the usage of whimsical and innovative imagery in his poems.Bangladesher Kabita Sanket O Dhara, (A Collection of Essays on Appreciation of Poetry) by

Shahid Iqbal Shahid Iqbal (Urdu: ; born 15 July 1953), , is a retired three-star rank admiral in the Pakistan Navy, and former university administrator who served as the Rector of the Bahria University from 2012 until 2015. In 2005, he was notable for being ...

, First Edition: August 2008, Chinno, 130 Shahidullah Kala Bhaban, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. see page-57.

Works

Some of his notable works: * Duurer Karnish (1975) * Teen Papreer Phul (1979) * Parabat Ei Pracheerer Shesh Kabita (1982) * Ami Sei Electra (1985) * Bohudin Upekhae Bohudin Andhokare (1982) * Patrey Tumi Protidin Jol (1987) * Ek Ratri Ek Writu (1991) * Satata Danar Manush (1991) * Suprobhat He Baranda (1993) * Kafkar Jama (1994) * Sulata Amar Elsa (1994) * Rumaler Alo O Onnanno Kabita (1995) * Lorkake Jedin Ora Niye Gelo (1997) * Bimorsho Tatar (2002) * Ishitar Ondhokar Shue Ache (2002)

References

Bangladeshi male poets 1942 births 2003 deaths Recipients of Bangla Academy Award 20th-century Bangladeshi poets 20th-century Bangladeshi male writers Recipients of the Ekushey Padak {{Bangladesh-poet-stub