Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, whose name is to be named after the awakening of Bengali women, is the poet Sufia Kamal. It may be said that the disciple of Begum Rokeya was a disciple of poet Sufia Kamal.
He has been working relentlessly to establish emancipation, human liberation and democracy through literary tradition. Ekushey Padak, freedom award and more than 50 prizes. His father's name is Syed Abdul Bari and mother's name is Syeda Sabera Khatun. Though born in the conservative Muslim family, mother learned to read Bengali near Sabera Begum. Even though the Bengali language is forbidden in its conservative family, this great lady has been educated in a number of self-education.
According to the publication of the first poem 'Basanti' in Saugat in 1926, the poem of Sufia Kamal was revealed. His works include poems, stories and travel stories.
During his stay in Calcutta in the decade of 1930, the bright stars of Bangla literature such as Rabindranath, Nazrul, Sarat Chandra and others were seen. Sufia Kamal was introduced to Rokeya with 'Anjuman Khwatinay Islam' organization founded by Begum Rokeya for encouraging Muslim women to participate in cultural activities. Begum Rokeya's thoughts and promises also spread in her, which have a far-reaching effect in her life.
As well as raising social awareness, his literary pursuits continued. In 1937, his story was published in the collection of worms. In 1938, Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote his first book, Sajhagar Maayar Mukhtha. The book was praised by the people of Ridhindranath Tagore.
The Ekattar diary, written by Sufia Kamal, has published the untold picture of Bengali life in 1971.
Poet Sufia Kamal has worked tirelessly in establishing women's emancipation, human liberation and democracy along with her literary studies. He played an active role in the language movement of the Bayanar. In 1961, the Pakistani government also joined the movement organized in protest of prohibition of Tagore songs. Sufia Kamal took part in the mass upsurge of 69th. He also led the Non-Cooperation Movement in March 1971.
Sufia Kamal boycotted the title of 'Tamma A Imtiaz' by the Pakistan government. He was a devoted organizer. He established the Women's Council in 1970 under the dhamadol of the liberation movement of the Bengalis. In 1956, Kochi-Kartar Mela was established in the children's organization. He edited the magazine 'Begum' before the country's division.
She has played a key role in the struggle for establishment of women's rights and equal rights in Bangladesh. Sufia Kamal had an unconventional role in every movement of Bengal. He always tried to organize women to uphold humanity, non-communalism, patriotism and democratic values.
Besides, he was unconvinced against communalism and fundamentalism. Poet Sufia Kamal died on November 20, 1999. He was the first Bengali woman to be buried in state honor after death.
Poet son Shahed Kamal Shamim is still teaching in Dhaka University's Mass Communication and Journalism Department.
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