Nurul Kabir (Bengali: নূরুল কবির) is a Bangladeshi journalist, writer, columnist, editor, and activist.[1][2][3][4] He is the editor of the outspoken Bangladeshi newspaper, New Age and the editor of the Bengali weekly Budhbar. Nairbachanik Swairatantra O Ganatantrer Sangram and The Red Moulana are two of his most well-known books.[5]
Nurul Kabir | |
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| নূরুল কবির | |
.jpg) Nurul Kabir speaking at Bangla Academy in Cox's Bazar | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, editor |
| Known for | Journalism, activism, and writing |
| Notable work | Nairbachanik Swairatantra O Ganatantrer Sangram, The Red Moulana |
Education edit
Nurul Kabir received a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Dhaka in 1983, and a Master of Arts degree in English from the same university in 1984.[5] Also, Nurul Kabir studied advanced journalism at the Thompson Foundation in the UK in 1988, and was awarded the Jefferson fellowship for studying journalism at the East-West Center, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii, the US, in 2004.[5]
Activism edit
During his student life at Dhaka University, Nurul Kabir was a left-wing student leader and activist, who played an active role in forming the Students Committee of Action for Democracy in 1983; the Committee played a decisive role in fighting against the martial law regime during the eighties.[5]
Journalism edit
Nurul Kabir is the editor of the New Age, the most outspoken newspaper in Bangladesh, highly regarded for its anti-establishment editorial policy. He was also the editor of the Bengali weekly Budhbar. Known for his upright journalism and bold political views, Nurul Kabir wrote many books, published numerous essays at both home and abroad, and presented many papers at regional, national, and international conferences.[5]
Because of his opposition to the military regime of Bangladesh and his defence of media freedom, Nurul Kabir has been attacked on several occasions. In 2007/8 he had both his legs broken and was chased by gunmen on motorbikes.[6]
Selected publications edit
- The Red Moulana (2012)
- Nairbachanik Swairatantra O Ganatantrer Sangram (2012)
- Kathokota (a collection of interviews) (2014)
- Disposing of a Dictator: Revisiting a Magnificent Mass Uprising after 50 Years (2020)
References edit
- ^ "Editors worried at threats to Nurul Kabir". The Daily Star. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2019-11-28.
- ^ "Bangladesh government 'incapable of tolerating dissident views'". Deutsche Welle. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Nurul Kabir to continue his defence on Dec 20". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ^ "First AMF award to Lasantha". www.thesundayleader.lk. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Nurul Kabir: an Introduction". Porua. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ Dilrukshi Handunnetti (29 March 2009). "First AMF award to Lasantha". The Sunday Leader. Sri Lanka. Retrieved 24 August 2019.