Al Mahmud (Bengali: আল মাহমুদ) (born 11 July 1936), is a Bengali poet, short-story writer and novelist. His work in Bengali poetry is dominated by his copious use of regional dialects. In 1950s he was among those Bengali poets who were outspoken by writing about the events of February 1952, the Bangla language, nationalism, political and economical repression and struggle against West Pakistan Government. He has been awarded Ekushey Padak in 1987, the second highest state award by the Government of Bangladesh.He was born in Morail Village, Brahmanbaria District. Mahmud started his career as a journalist. He came into recognition after Lok Lokantor was published in 1963. In succession, he wrote Kaler Kalosh (1966), Sonali Kabin (1966) and Mayabi Porda Dule Otho (1976). In addition to writing poetry, he has written short stories, novels and essays such as Pankourir Rakta and Upamohadesh. After the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971, he joined The Daily Ganakantha as the assistant editor. He was jailed for a year during the era of Awami League government. Later, he joined Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and retired as its director.
Works
* Lok Lokantor (1963)
* Kaler Kalos (1966)
* Sonali Kabin (1966)
* Mayabi Porda Dule Otho (1976)
* Arobbo Rojonir Rajhash
* Bokhtiyarer Ghora
* Dinjapon
* Ditiyo Bhangon
* Ekti Pakhi Lejjhola
* Golpshomogro
* Jebhabe Gore Uthi
* Kishor Shomogro
* Kobir Attobisshash
* Pankourir Rakta (1975)
* Na Kono Shunnota Mani Na
* Nodir Bhitorer Nodi
* Pakhir Kache, Fooler Kache
* Prem O Bhalobashar Kobita
* Prem Prokriti Droho Ar Prarthonar Kobita
* Upomhadesh
* Trishera
Awards
* Ekushey Padak, 1987
* Chattagram Sangskriti Kendro Farrukh Memorial Award (1995)
* Kabi Jasim Uddin Award, Dhaka
| Born | Mir Abdus Sukur Al Mahmud July 11, 1936 Morail Village, Brahmanbaria District |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Poet, journalist |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Genres | Poet, novelist, short-story writer |
| Subjects | Literature |
| Notable work(s) | Lok Lokantor Kaler Kalosh Sonali Kabin Mayabi Porda Dule Otho |
| Notable award(s) | Ekushey Padak 1987 |
