Ghulam Murshid
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Ghulam Murshid is an eminent Bangladesh
i author, scholar and journalist, based in London
, England
. Previously, Dr Murshid was a professor of Bengali literature at the University of Rajshahi and a radio journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation in London. He also held teaching and research positions with Bangladesh Agricultural University
and University of Melbourne
. He is currently a research associate with the department of the language and culture of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies
, University of London
, and an occasional commentator for Voice of America
. He is a renowned scholar on the literature, history, culture and society of Bengal. He writes in both Bengali and English. He has a unique lucid and accessible style of writing which distingishes him from many other leading authors in South Asia. He is the author of a number of well-known, pathbreaking studies , including Lured by Hope (Oxford University Press), The Heart of the Rebel Poet (Oxford University Press
), and The Reluctant Debutante., Kalantare Bangla gadya : aupanibeika amale gadyera rupantara, Kalapanir Hatchani: Bilete Bangalir Itihas, and Muktijuddha O Tarpor: Ekti Nirdolio Itihash. In recognition of his creative achievements, he received a number of top literary awards from both India and Bangladesh.These awards include the prestigious Bangla Academy
award, a literary award given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh to recognize the overall contribution to the Bengali language and literature.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i author, scholar and journalist, based in London
London
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, England
England
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. Previously, Dr Murshid was a professor of Bengali literature at the University of Rajshahi and a radio journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation in London. He also held teaching and research positions with Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh Agricultural University or BAU was established as the only university of its kind in Bangladesh in 1961. The scheme for the establishment of BAU was finalized on 8 June 1961 and its ordinance was promulgated on 18 August 1961...
and University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
. He is currently a research associate with the department of the language and culture of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies
School of Oriental and African Studies
The School of Oriental and African Studies is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the University of London...
, University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
, and an occasional commentator for Voice of America
Voice of America
Voice of America is the official external broadcast institution of the United States federal government. It is one of five civilian U.S. international broadcasters working under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors . VOA provides a wide range of programming for broadcast on radio...
. He is a renowned scholar on the literature, history, culture and society of Bengal. He writes in both Bengali and English. He has a unique lucid and accessible style of writing which distingishes him from many other leading authors in South Asia. He is the author of a number of well-known, pathbreaking studies , including Lured by Hope (Oxford University Press), The Heart of the Rebel Poet (Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
), and The Reluctant Debutante., Kalantare Bangla gadya : aupanibeika amale gadyera rupantara, Kalapanir Hatchani: Bilete Bangalir Itihas, and Muktijuddha O Tarpor: Ekti Nirdolio Itihash. In recognition of his creative achievements, he received a number of top literary awards from both India and Bangladesh.These awards include the prestigious Bangla Academy
Bangla Academy
Bangla Academy , established on 3 December 1955, is the national academy for promoting Bangla language in Bangladesh. The main office of the organization is located at the Burdwan House, once a part of the campus of the University of Dhaka, beside Suhrawardy Udyan.-History:The importance of...
award, a literary award given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh to recognize the overall contribution to the Bengali language and literature.