Classic Poetry Series
Jasimuddin- poems -
Publication Date: 2012
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Jasimuddin(1 January 1903 - 13 March 1976) Jasimuddin (Bengali: ??????????; full name Jasimuddin Mollah) was a Bengalipoet, songwriter, prose writer, folklore collector and radio personality. He iscommonly known in Bangladesh as Polli Kobi (The Rural Poet), for his faithfulrendition of Bengali folklore in his works. Jasimuddin was also one of thepioneers of the progressive and non-communal cultural movement in EastPakistan. <b> Early Life and Career </b> Jasimuddin was born in the village of Tambulkhana in Faridpur District in thehouse of his maternal uncle. His father, Ansaruddin Mollah, was a school-teacher.Jasimuddin received early education at Faridpur Welfare School. He matriculatedfrom Faridpur Zilla School in 1921. Jasimuddin completed IA from RajendraCollege in 1924. He obtained his BA and MA degree in Bengali from the University of Calcutta in1929 and 1931 respectively. From 1931 to 1937, Jasimuddin worked with DineshChandra Sen as a collector of folk literature. Jasimuddin is one of the compilersof Purbo-Bongo Gitika (Ballads of East Bengal). He collected more than 10,000folk songs, some of which has been included in his song compilations Jari Gaanand Murshida Gaan. He also wrote voluminously on the interpretation andphilosophy of Bengali folklore. Jasimuddin joined the University of Dhaka in 1938 as a Lecturer. He left theuniversity in 1944 and joined the Department of Information and Broadcasting.He worked there until his retirement as Deputy Director in 1962. Jasimuddin died on 13 March 1976 and was buried near his ancestral home atGobindapur, Faridpur. <b> Poetry </b> Jasimuddin started writing poems at an early age. As a college student, he wrotethe celebrated poem Kabar (The Grave), a very simple tone to obtain family-religion and tragedy. The poem was placed in the entrance Bengali textbook while he was still astudent of Calcutta University.
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Jasimuddin is noted for his depiction of rural life and nature from the viewpoint ofrural people. This had earned him fame as Polli Kobi (the rural poet). Thestructure and content of his poetry bears a strong flavor of Bengal folklore. HisNokshi Kanthar Maath (Field of the Embroidered Quilt) is considered amasterpiece and has been translated into many different languages. Jasimuddin also composed numerous songs in the tradition of rural Bengal. Hiscollaboration with Abbas Uddin, the most popular folk singer of Bengal, producedsome of the gems of Bengali folk music, especially of Bhatiali genre. Jasimuddinalso wrote some modern songs for the radio. He was influenced by his neighbor,poet Golam Mostofa, to write Islamic songs too. Later, during the liberation warof Bangladesh, he wrote some patriotic songs. He is one of the best poets inBangladesh. <b> Major Honors and Awards </b> President's Award for Pride of Performance, Pakistan (1958)DLitt. by Rabindra Bharati University, India (1969)Ekushey Padak, Bangladesh (1976)Independence Day Award, Bangladesh -posthumous (1978) <b> Legacy </b> A fortnightly festival known as Jasim Mela is observed at Gobindapur each year inJanuary commemorating the birthday of Jasimuddin.A residential hall of the University of Dhaka bears his name.
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A Lady With A Lamp Jasimuddin
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Agomoni Jasimuddin
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Aj Amar Mone To Na Mane Re Jasimuddin
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Alap Jasimuddin
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Amar Bondhu Binodiya Re Jasimuddin
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Amar Khodare Dekhiyachhi Ami Jasimuddin
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Amarbari Jasimuddin
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Anurodh Jasimuddin
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Are O Rongila Nayer Majhi Jasimuddin
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Asmani Jasimuddin
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Bamun Barir Meye Jasimuddin
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Banor Juth Jasimuddin
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Bashori Amar Haraye Giyase Jasimuddin
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Bastu Tyagi Jasimuddin
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Beder Besati Jasimuddin
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Beder Bohor Jasimuddin
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Biday Jasimuddin
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Bisorjon Jasimuddin
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Boideshi Bondhu Jasimuddin
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Boiragi R Boshtomi Jay Jasimuddin
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Bongo-Bondhu Jasimuddin
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Bosiroddi Machh Dhorite Jay Jasimuddin
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Bostir Meye Jasimuddin
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Choudhurider Roth Jasimuddin
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Damrai Roth Jasimuddin
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Desh Jasimuddin
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Dhankhet Jasimuddin
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Didarul Alom Shorone Jasimuddin
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Eto Hasi Kothay Pele Jasimuddin
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Football Khelowar Jasimuddin
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Ful Neya Valo Noy Jasimuddin
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Gitara Kothay Gelo Jasimuddin
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Golpoburo Jasimuddin
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Gouri Girir Meye Jasimuddin
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Helena Jasimuddin
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Holud Batichhe Meye Jasimuddin
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Jabo Ami Tomar Deshe Jasimuddin
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Jele Gange Machh Dorite Jay Jasimuddin
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Joler Konya Jasimuddin
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Kabor Jasimuddin
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Kal Se Asibe Jasimuddin
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Kal Se Asiyachhilo Jasimuddin
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Ke Jasre Rongila Majhi Jasimuddin
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Khandan Jasimuddin
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Khosmani Jasimuddin
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Khukir Sompotti Jasimuddin
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Kobita Jasimuddin
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Koishor Joubon Duhu Meli Gelo Jasimuddin
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Kolyani Jasimuddin
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Komola Ranir Dighi Jasimuddin
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Krishani Dui Meye Jasimuddin
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Ma O Khokon Jasimuddin
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Mamarbari Jasimuddin
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Mena Shekh Jasimuddin
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Musafir Jasimuddin
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Nimontron Jasimuddin
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Nir Jasimuddin
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Nishite Jayo Fulobone Jasimuddin
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Nodir Kul Nai - Kinar Nai Re Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 01 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 02 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 03 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 04 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 05 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 06 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 07 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 08 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 09 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 10 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 11 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 12 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 13 Jasimuddin
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Nokshi Kathar Math - 14 Jasimuddin
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Nomuder Kalo Meye Jasimuddin
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O Amar Gohin Ganger Naya Jasimuddin
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O Babu Selam Bare Bar Jasimuddin
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O Bajan Chol Jay Chol Jasimuddin
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O Mohon Bashi Jasimuddin
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O Tor Nam Shuniya Re Jasimuddin
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O Tui Jare Aghat Hanlire Mone Jasimuddin
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Paler Nao Jasimuddin
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Polatoka Jasimuddin
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Polayon Jasimuddin
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Polli - Borsha Jasimuddin
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Protidan Jasimuddin
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Puran Pukur Jasimuddin
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Purbborag Jasimuddin
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Purnima Jasimuddin
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Putul Jasimuddin
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R Ekdin Asio Bondhu Jasimuddin
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Rakhal Chhele Jasimuddin
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Rakhaler Rajgi Jasimuddin
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Rakhali Jasimuddin
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Rater Pori Jasimuddin
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Rojoni Gondhar Biday Jasimuddin
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Rup Jasimuddin
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Rupai Jasimuddin
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Sakina Jasimuddin
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Sarthok Rojoni Jasimuddin
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Sibon-Rota Jasimuddin
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Sindurer Besati Jasimuddin
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Sobarsukhe Jasimuddin
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Sonar Boroni Konya Jasimuddin
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Sukher Basor Jasimuddin
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Tarabi Jasimuddin
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Torun Kishor Jasimuddin
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Ujan Ganger Naiya Jasimuddin
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Upohar Jasimuddin
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Uranir Char Jasimuddin
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