Mihirkanti Choudhury 42 Ahsan Manjil, Tantipara ⚫ Sylhet City ⚫ Cell Phone: 01711 885068; 01771561175 ⚫ Email : [email protected] ⚫ [email protected]

Mihirkanti Choudhury 42 Ahsan Manjil, Tantipara ⚫ Sylhet City ⚫ Cell Phone: 01711 885068; 01771561175 ⚫ Email : [email protected] ⚫ [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPH

• OFFICIAL NAME MIHIR KANTI CHOUDHURY

• PEN NAME MIHIRKANTI CHOUDHURY

• LANGUAGE EFFICIENCY ENGLISH, BENGALI

• NATIONALITY BANGLADESHI

EDUCATION

• B.A. (HONOURS) IN ECONOMICS, GAUHATI UNIVERSITY (INDIA), 1979, 2ND CLASS. • MBA (HRM), METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, SYLHET (BANGLADESH), 2014, CGPA 3.99 (4.00). • TKT (MAJOR TRAINING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE), CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, BAND 3.

PRESENT POSITIONS • Deputy Registrar, Metropolitan University, Sylhet. • Adjunct Faculty, Department of Business Administration, EEE and CSE, Metropolitan University, Sylhet. • Principal, Mihir Academy, SYLHET (an online Centre for English Language Studies). • Chief Executive, TAGORE CENTRE, SYLHET (a research centre for Literary Studies).

PAST POSITIONS • Principal of ACADEMY OF TWO R’S (a school of language and literature). Continuation now in Mihir Academy. • Teacher Trainer, UKBET (UK Education Trust). • Interlocutor, CITY AND GUILDS, UK FOR ESOL Programme. • Freelance Education Consultant

AREAS OF INTEREST

• English Language and • Diplomatic Studies Literature • International Relations • Bengali Literature (Tagore) • Cultural Studies • Political Studies • Folklore

AREAS OF REFLECTION

• English Language • Reviewer (Bilingual)

• Writer (Bilingual, Eng. Beng.) • Editor (Bilingual) • Researcher • Writer of catalogs, course guides and • Translator (Bilingual) training brochures

• Proof Reader (Bilingual)

Mihirkanti Choudhury • Cell Phone: 01711 885068; 01771561175 2nd page • [email protected]; [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Deputy Registrar in Metropolitan University, Sylhet from January 01, 2015 Till Date.

• Director (Finance), Metropolitan University, Sylhet from 1st September, 2015 to 31st December 2018 (Additional Responsibility).

• Teaching in Metropolitan University, Sylhet as Adjunct Faculty in the Departments of Business Administration, EEE and CSE from January 01, 2015.

• Teaching English language and literature as English teacher cum Head of the Institution in Mihir Academy ( a continuation of Academy of Two R’s, Sylhet ) from July, 2020.

• Taught English language and literature as English teacher cum Head of the Institution in Academy of Two R’s, Sylhet from January 1984 to December, 2014.

• Academic Coordinator, Scholarshome Girls’ College, Sylhet from March 2012 to June 2012. Taught English language at Secondary and Higher Secondary level classes.

• Guest Teacher of English Language, Law Faculty, Sylhet International University from January, 2009 to July, 2009.

• Blue Bird School and College, Sylhet from September, 2006 to July, 2009. Taught English language at Higher Secondary level classes.

• Blue Bird High School, Sylhet from February, 1986 to September, 1997. Taught English language at Secondary level classes.

• Shahbazpur High School, Post : East Shahbazpur, Barlekha Upazilla, District- Moulvibazar from August, 1980 to February, 1983. Taught English language at Secondary level classes.

• Teacher Trainer at UKBET (UK Education Trust) from January, 2012.

• Interlocutor (Speaking Examiner) at City and Guilds, UK for their ESOL Programme in Sylhet from June, 2012.

Mihirkanti Choudhury • Cell Phone: 01711 885068; 01771561175 3rd page • [email protected]; [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS : BOOKS ON TAGORE

• ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’, Book of about one hundred Essays on Rabindranath Tagore in English. This is the first ever attempt on Tagore in English in Bangladesh and the first ever large single volume in all. Published by Ityadi Grantho Prakash, Dhaka, 2010.

• International Edition of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’, Book of about one hundred Essays on Rabindranath Tagore in English. Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany in September, 2011.

• ‘Tagore’s Passage to Germany’ (in English). A book of 160 pages about Tagore’s visits of Germany and his German connection lasting over decades. Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany in October, 2011.

• Four (04) Volumes of ‘Rabindragranthaparichay’ (Tagore’s Bibliography): in Bengali. Published by Tagore Book Series (1-151) in 2012. Published by Murdhonno Publishers, Dhaka. Chairman of the Book Series: National Professor Kabir Choudhury and Professor Emeritus Anisujjaman. Editor: Manjur-i- Maola.

• Tagore’s Works in European Languages: An introduction to Tagore’s Works in major European Languages. A book of 272 pages about the works of Tagore that were published during his lifetime in all major languages of the world. Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany in June, 2012.

• Tagore-Einstein Relations (in English). A book of 72 pages on the relations between Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and eminent physicist, Albert Einstein. Published by Tagore Centre, Sylhet in November, 2013.

• ‘Rabindranath : Ashuk Bishuk’ (Ailment of Tagore, in Bengali). A book of 80 pages on the ailment of Tagore that he suffered during his life. A wide variety of diseases could not resist Tagore from continuing his mission and zeal, 2013.

• ‘Bouthan Ekjon-i’ (Sister-in-law Extra-ordinary, in English). A book of 128 pages on Rabindranath- Kadambari Devi (the celebrated sister-in-law of Tagore) relations, 2013.

Mihirkanti Choudhury • Cell Phone: 01711 885068; 01771561175 4th page • [email protected]; [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS : BOOKS ON OTHER TOPICS

• ‘The Oriental Sun’, a book of narrative Verse on the life, activity and contribution of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabanddhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Published by Tua Trisha Publishing, Sylhet; Distributed by University Press Limited, Dhaka, 2001.

• ‘Shah Abdul Karim: Jiban O Karma’ (in Bengali), a book of essays on the life and contribution of the mystic maestro, Shah Abdul Karim. Published by Ityadi Grantho Prakash, Dhaka, 2010.

• ‘Foreign Policy of Bangladesh and Indo-Bangla Relations: An introduction to public images and attitudes in relation to State thoughts and decisions on Foreign Policy matters’ (in English). A book of 241 pages about the Foreign Policy of Bangladesh and the diplomatic relations of Bangladesh with India with reference to public images and attitudes in relation to State thoughts and decisions on Foreign Policy matters. Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany in July, 2012. Now available with all major distributors of the world. Linked to 80,000 book stores.

• ‘The Eternal Influence: Life, Activity and Contribution of the Great Indian Saint, Srimant Shankerdev’. Published by Pustak Bipani, Kolkata, India. 2005

• ‘Brihattar Sylheter Bhugol’: A book of Geography for the students of Class Standard Two. Published in 1987. Published by Bandhu Library and Publications, Sylhet.

PUBLICATIONS : TRANSLATED BOOKS Translation works : 1. ‘Life of Moulvi Abdul Karim by Md. Ali Azam.’ From English to Bengali. Published by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, February 2018. Published. 2. ‘Jagatjyoti: the Extraordinary Freedom Fighter’, a book on freedom fighter (first Birsrestha), Jagatjyoti written by Mr. Apurba Sharma, eminent journalist. From Bengali to English. Completed. Under Publication Process. 3. ‘Doo Chariti Ashrujal’ (A Few Tear Drops), collection of Essays on Tagore’s short stories by Dr. Bhishmadeb Choudhury, Professor, Department of Bengali, Dhaka University]. Completed. Under Publication Process. 4. Translation of ‘Cha Bagane Gonohatya’ by Apurba Sharma. From Bengali to English. Completed. Under Publication Process. 5. ‘She’, Short Stories of Rabindranath. From Bengali to English. Completed. Under Publication Process.

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PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON TAGORE

1. ‘Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore: Humanists with Unity in Diversity’ (English). a. Published in German language (Translated) in Germany, 2012. 2. ‘Rabindranather Engreji Rachana’ (English Writings of Rabindranath Tagore). a. Published in Gitanjali Centennial Commemorative Journal, Gitanjali Celebration Committee in Moulvibazar, 2011. 3. ‘Thakurbarite Rabindranather Snehabhajanera’ (Junior Relations of Rabindranath Tagore in Tagore family). Published in ‘Prangan’, the literary journal from Dhaka, 2011. Editor- Mr. Chapal Bashar. 4. ‘Taba Sur Baje Mor Gaane’ (Article on Kadambari Devi). a. Published in ‘Prabhatsurya’, Tagore sesquicentennial Commemorative journal, 2012. 31 writers from India and Bangladesh contributed to the collection of essays edited by Professor Bhishmadeb Choudhury of the Department of Bengali, Dhaka University. Three contributions to this collections : two translations and one fundamental writing. 5. ‘Rabindranath O Sanskrit Sahitya’ (Rabindranath Tagore and Sanskrit literature). a. Published in Jugabheri EID ISSUE, 2010. 6. ‘Bangabandhu O Rabindranath: Adrister Sadrisya’. Published in daily ‘Uttarpurba’ in a Special Supplement on 15th August, 2011. 7. ‘Rabindranather Sishubhavna’, an article in Bengali published in ‘Hatekhadi’, a Children’s publication from Pathshala, a children’s organisation on the occasion of 21st February in Sylhet, 2012. 8. ‘Rabindranather Karuna’, an article on Tagore’s first novel. Published in ‘Uttorpurbo’, 2012. 9. Presentation of a paper entitled, ‘Hundred Years of Gitanjali’ in 2nd Bangabidya Congress held in Senate Bhavan and MBA Building, Dhaka University f rom 18-20 December, 2011. a. A Publication was brought out documenting synopses of all the papers presented in the Convention. A Souvenir documenting all the developments was also published. 10. A Radio script on Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 151st Birth anniversary broadcast from Sylhet Station of Bangladesh Betar, 2013. 11. Article entitled, ‘Bangladesher Jatiya Sangite Neesarga Chetana’ in the daily Uttarpurba of Sylhet published on the occasion of his 151st Birth anniversary, 2012. 12. ‘Thakurbarir Rogbalai’ (Health Complications of Tagore Family). An article on the state of general health of Tagore family. Published in Abhimat, April 2018. 13. ‘Tumi ki Kebali Chhabi?’ (Are You Only a Potrait?). An article on Tagore- Kadambari Devi Relations. Published in Jugabheri EID ISSUE, 2018. 14. ‘Rabindranath o Manipuri Nritya’, an article on the subject referred to in a Bishnupriya Manipuri commemorative souvenir, November 2012. 15. ‘Rabindranather Sristi Prasanga’, a paper delivered on Rabindranath Tagore in the joint celebration of the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam entitled, ‘Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti’ organised by Sylhet International University, Sylhet on June 1, 2013. 16. ‘Rabindranather Chhotagalpagrantha Prasange’, a paper delivered on Rabindranath Tagore in the joint celebration of the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam entitled, ‘Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti’ organised by Bangladesh Pragati Lekhak Sangha, Sylhet District Unit on 7 June, 2013 held in the Auditorium of Srihatta Sanskrit College, Sylhet. 17. ‘Rabindranather Sristi Prasanga’, an article published in Jugabhery Eid Issue, 2015. 18. ‘Rabindranather Karuna’, an article on Tagore’s first novel. Published in Jugabhery Eid Issue, 2016. 19. ‘Sokoler Rabindranath’, an article on Tagore. Published in Jugabhery Eid Issue, 2017. 20. ‘Rabindranath o Manipuri Nritya’, an article on the subject referred to in the souvenir of Jalalabad Association, Sylhet, 2017. 21. ‘Jatiya Sangite Prakriti Bhavna’ (in Bengali) 22. Tagore’s Sesquicentennial Birth Anniversary in DU Bangla Department, 2011- A Review. 23. ‘Chitrachachay Rabindranather agroho o Prostuti’,

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PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON TAGORE continued…

24. Seminar paper on “Tagore’s Thoughts in Rural Development and Reconstruction” (English) in Murarichand College arranged on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sylhet in 1919. Arranged in Murarichand College premises, Sylhet on 6th November, 2019. Published in a volume. Editor- Dr. Zafir Setu. 25. Seminar paper on “Purbabange Rabindranath” (Bengali) in Sylhet Mohila College arranged on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sylhet in 1919. Arranged in Sylhet Mohila College premises, Sylhet by the Central Centennial Celebration Committee on 7th November, 2019. 26. Article on “Rabindranath Tagore’s Visit to Sylhet in 1919” (English) in a Souvenir published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Masimpur, Sylhet in 1919. Published by the Manipuri Bishnupriya Community in Masimpur, Sylhet in November, 2019. Editor- Mr. Sangram Singha. 27. Article on “Rabindranath o Manipuri Nritya” (Bengali) in a Souvenir published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Masimpur, Sylhet in 1919. Published by the Manipuri Maithei Community in Sylhet in November, 2019. Editor- Mr. A.K. Sheram. 28. Article on “Rabindranather Karuna” (Bengali) in a Souvenir published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Srihatta Brahma Mandir, Sylhet in 1919. Published by the Srihatta Brahma Mandir, Sylhet in Sylhet in November, 2019. Editor- Dr. Mostak Ahmad Deen. 29. Article on “Kalidasa o Sanskrit Sahitya” (Bengali) in a Souvenir published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Kulaura in 1919. Published by the Sorbojonin Rabindra Sombordhona Committee in November, 2019. Editor- Professor Nripendralal Das. 30. Article on “Sorbojonin Rabindranath” (Bengali) in a Souvenir published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sinha Bari, Sylhet in 1919. Published by Sinha Bari in November, 2019. Editor- Mr. Jyotirmay Sinha Majumdar. 31. Article on “Chitracharchay Rabindranath” (Bengali) in a Volume entitled ‘Sylhet o Rabindranath’ published on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sylhet in 1919. Edited and Published by Dr. Zafir Setu.

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PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON OTHER LITERARY TOPICS

1. An article (Bengali) on Kazi Nazrul Islam, published in the daily Jugabhery in May 25, 2010. 2. An article entitled, ‘Shah Abdul Karimer Rachanay Bhanita’ published in ‘Keorali’, a literary little magazine published in 2010. Editor Sumankumar Das. 3. An article (Bengali) entitled, ‘Shah Abdul Karimer Rajniti Bhavna’ published in ‘Baul Samrat’, a book of essays on Shah Abdul Karim by different writers. 2012. Editor Apurba Sharma. 4. An article (Bengali) entitled, ‘Shah Abdul Karimer Rachanay Radha-Krishna Bichhed’ published in the literary section of ‘Jugabhery’, the oldest daily in January, 2010. Editor Apurba Sharma. 5. An article (Bengali) entitled, ‘Shah Abdul Karimer Rajniti Bhavna’ published in ‘Bhavasagarer Naiya’, a centenary commemorative volume. Published by Sylhet Uthsab Committee, Shah Abdul Karim Janmasata barshiki Udjapan Jatiya Parshad, 2016.

PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON ACADEMIC ISSUES

1. ‘Janmaniyantrane Sikshoksamajer Bhumika’- An article for Sylhet Station of Bangladesh Betar (1992). 2. ‘Madyamik Parikshar Falaphal: Kichu Jijnasha’ (An article on Inflationary Results in Secondary level). Published in Jugabheri EID ISSUE, 2009. 3. “Madhyamik O Uchchamadyamik Sikshar Chalchitra: Prekshapot Sylhet”, a series of articles published in Jugabheri. (6 installments in 6 days), 2011. 4. “Madhyamik O Uchchamadyamik Sikshar Chalchitra: Prekshapot Sylhet”, a Seminar paper made ready to be presented in Eden School and College, Sylhet, 2008. 5. An article entitled, ‘School Librarir Gurutto’, Published in Sojon Samabesh Souvenir, 2016. 6. An article entitled, ‘School Librarir Gurutto’, Published in Shuvo Pratidin, August, 2017. 7. An article entitled, ‘Ekushey Boimela: Prapti o Pratyasha’, Published in Fasal, a Literary Magazine, February, 2018.

PUBLICATIONS : PAPERS ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Thesis in MBA Major, HRM entitled, “Impact of HRM Practices on Job Satisfaction and Operational Performance of Secondary School Teachers” ,Department of Business Administration, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2014. 2. Paper (jointly with Md. Jamal Uddin) entitled, ‘Mitigating Negative Effect of Work-Family-Conflict by Adopting Flexible Work Arrangements’ presented in the National Research Conference on Business and Economics (NRCBE), 2017 organised by the School of Business and Economics, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, 2016. 3. Paper (jointly with Md. Jamal Uddin) on secondary teachers’ problems presented in the Conference of the Department of Economics, 2016 organised by the Department of Economics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 2016. 4. Paper (jointly with Md. Jamal Uddin and Professor Dr. Taher Billal Khalifa) entitled, ‘Multifaceted Ramifications of Institutional Human Resource Management Practices on Secondary School Teachers’ Performance and Expectations’ presented in the National Conference on Business and Economics, 2017 organised by the School of Business and Economics, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, 2017.

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PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES 1. An article (Bengali) on Professor Sadruddin Ahmed Choudhury, former VC, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology entitled, ‘Amar Dekha Jnanbriksha’. Published in ‘Uttarpurba’ on 26. 03. 2012. 2. An article (Bengali) on Professor Mohammed Habibur Rahman, former VC, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Published in Mohammed Habibur Rahman Memorial Souvenir. 3. An article (Bengali) on Sirajunnessa Choudhury entitled ‘Swayamsiddha Sirajunnessa’ published in Sirajunnessa Choudhury Centennial Souvenir entitled, ‘Sirajunnessa Choudhury Janmashatabarsha Smarakgrantha’. Published in 2010. 4. An article (Bengali) on Professor Mohammed Abdul Aziz, distinguished educationist and former Vice-Chancellor, Metropolitan University, Sylhet. 5. ‘Ekjan-i, Tini Tapodhir Bhattacharjee’ . An article (Bengali) on eminent literary personality Published in ‘Tapodhir Bhattacharjee Sambardhanagrantha’ (2004). 6. An article (Bengali) on Aminur Rashid Choudhury Published in daily ‘Jugabheri’ in a Special Supplement. 7. An article (Bengali) on Abdur Rashid Choudhury Published in daily ‘Jugabheri’ in a Special Supplement. 8. An article (Bengali) on Krishnakumar Paulchoudhury, former Principal, Madanmohan College, Sylhet. Published in Krishnakumar Paulchoudhury Memorial Souvenir entitled, ‘Taba Prasanna Kirane’. 9. An article (Bengali) on Bimalchandra Deb, former Principal, Mohila College, Sylhet. Published in Bimalchandra Deb Memorial Souvenir entitled, ‘Jyotirmay Chhayataru’, 2011. 10. An article (Bengali) on Asaddar Ali, former Headmaster, Shahbazpur High School. Published in Reception Souvenir entitled, ‘Apon Aloy Asaddar Ali’. Published in 2008. 11. An article (Bengali) on Chandravati Burman. Published in Chandravati Burman Reception Souvenir. 12. An article (Bengali) on eminent journalist, Mahiuddin Shiru entitled ‘Mahiuddin Shiru: Akaley Jhare Pada’ Bengali. Published in ‘Jugabheri’ in a Special Supplement. 13. An article (Bengali) on Professor Mohammed Habibur Rahman, former VC, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Published in the daily Jugabhery, the oldest daily of Sylhet region. 14. An article (Bengali) on Tajul Mohammed, the renowned scholar and writer on Freedom Movement. 15. An article (Bengali) on Anil Kishen Singh on the occasion of his 75th Birth anniversary. Published in a Souvenir. 16. An article (Bengali) on Anil Kishen Singh on the occasion of his 80th Birth anniversary. Published in a Souvenir. 17. A Review on the overall work of Niranjan Dey, the noted documentary film maker. 18. An article (Bengali) on eminent teacher and academic administrator, Mr. Showkat Ali. Published on the occasion of his 50th year in teaching. 19. An article (Bengali) on eminent social activist and sports administrator, Mr. Bimalendu Dey Nantu. Published in Sylhettoday24.com. 20. An article (Bengali) on Poet Pulin Roy in his Golden Jubilee Felicitation Volume. Published in Sylhettoday24.com.

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21. An article (Bengali) on eminent cultural activist and social worker, Mrs. Suraiya Raja Choudhury. Published in Sylhettoday24.com & in a London based online portal. 22. An article (Bengali) on eminent politician and Former Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation, Mr. BadarUddin Ahmed Kamran. Published in Sylhettoday24.com & Sylhetview.com 23. An article (Bengali) on Sanjay Sinha Majumdar, distinguished scocio-cultural activist.

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PUBLICATIONS : ARTICLES ON DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL INTEREST

1. An article of Millennium Development Goals. Presented in a Seminar in IDEA (Institute of Development Alternative) at Hotel Palash, Amberkhana Sylhet. 2011. 2. ‘Shisthacharhinatar Rajniti’ (An article on violation of socio-cultural, political and diplomatic norms). in Bengali. Published in ABHIMAT EID ISSUE, 2005. 3. ‘Jubasamaj O Internet’, an essay published in the daily ‘Jugabhery’ on the bad effects of Internet on the young generation of students. 4. ‘Sylhete Himagar o Bhasmagarer Prayajan’. Published in a Bengali journal from London. 5. An article on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Shahbazpur High School, Post Office- East Shahbazpur, District- Moulvibazar. Published in Golden Jubilee Souvenir, 2005. 6. An article on the education of Sylhet delivered in a seminar in Sylhet Auditorum arranged by the daily daily Juagantar and thereafter published in the daily in its supplement on the issue, 2010. 7. An article on ‘Ma Dibas’ (in Bengali). 8. An article on ‘Madhumas’ (in Bengali). 9. An article on ‘Digital Bangladesh’ (in Bengali). 10. Zionism, the British Card. (in English) 11. Birth, death and Hizrat dates of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). [in English]

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PUBLICATIONS : BOOK REVIEWS

1. Book Review of ‘Smritibhasmar Uttarpurba Ranangan’, a book (Bengali) on the experiences of freedom fighters Edited and transliterated by eminent Journalist, Al Azad. (2011). 2. Book Review of ‘My Journey’, a book (English) on the experiences of Mohammed Louqueman, an expatriate freedom fighter from Bangladesh. (2012). 3. Book Review of ‘Rup Prakritir Binamra Chithi’, a book (Bengali) of verse on the experiences of human life and psychology by Poet Mohammed Hossain (2013). 4. Book Review of the Autobiography of Dr. Faijul Islam, an expatriate from Bangladesh. (2014). 5. Book Review of ‘An Agenda for Good Governance’ written by H.E. Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Honourable Finance Minister of Bangladesh (2015). 6. Book Review of ‘State Language Movement in East Bengal: 1947-1966’ written by H.E. Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Honourable Finance Minister of Bangladesh (2015). 7. Book Review of ‘Ei Ilisher Deshe’ written by Professor Nripendralal Das. Published in Abhimat. 8. Book Review of ‘Samayer Ferrywala’ Tapashi Chakrabarty. Presented as keynote paper on the launching ceremony. 9. Book Review of ‘Anur Galpa’ written by Zaman Mahbub. Published in Sylheter Dak, 22 April 2016. 10. Book Review of ‘Lal Katan’ written by Zaman Mahbub. Published in Sylhet Mirror, 2020. 11. Book Review of ‘Galper Cheye Satya Je jiban’, a book of stories by M.A. Rab. 12. Book Review of ‘Durer Durbin’ written by Jewel Raj. Published in Abhimat. 13. Introduction of ‘Sribhumi Parikar’ written by Professor Nripendralal Das. Published as a book. 14. Introduction of ‘Mahakavi Saratchandra Choudhury’ Published by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, 2017. 15. Introduction of ‘The English Reader’ by Professor JK Chowdhury (1942). Re-Published by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, 2017. 16. Review of the overall works of Mr. Apurba Sharma, renowned researcher and writer. 17. Review of an article entitled, ‘Nivritachari Sikshoker Sandhane’ by Professor Kashinath Roy of Dhaka University. 18. Review of an article entitled, ‘Indo-Bangladesh Cooperation for Mutual Sustainable Growth Acceleration’ presented in a seminar by Professor Dr. Atiur Rahman, Professor of Dhaka University and former Governor of Bangladesh. 19. Book Review of ‘Bangabandhur Adarsha, Laksha O Songram’ by Nurul Islam Nahid. Published in ‘The Independent.’ 20. Book Review of ‘Siksha’ by Nurul Islam Nahid. Published in ‘The Bangladesh Observer.’ 21. Book Review of ‘Sylhet Geetika’ by Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah. Published in ‘The Jugabhery’, 1st December, 2016. 22. Book Review of ‘Sikshaneeti’ by Nurul Islam Nahid.

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23. Book Review of ‘Rajneetir Susthodhara’ by Nurul Islam Nahid. 24. Book Review of ‘Bangladesher Abhyuday o Gonotontrer Path Parikrama’ [“The Emergence of Bangladesh and the Evolution of Democracy”] by Nurul Islam Nahid. 25. Book Review of ‘Bangladesher Communist Partyr Chollis Bochor’ by Nurul Islam Nahid. 26. Book Review of ‘Prajnadeep Muhithmans’ Edited by Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah in Manishajyoti, publication souvenir of the Volume. 27. Joint Editorial (with Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah) on Manishajyoti, publication souvenir of the Volume, ‘Prajnadeep Muhithmans’ Edited by Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah. 28. Book Review of ‘Cha Bagane Gonohatya’ by Apurba Sharma entitled, ‘Pramanyadalil: Muktijuddher Agami Sanchay’, Published in Sabujer Raktagantha, publiction souvenir of the book, Edited by Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah in and Mihirkanti Choudhury. 29. Joint Editorial (with Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah) on Sabujer Raktagantha, publication souvenir of the book, ‘Cha Bagane Gonohatya’ written by Apurba Sharma. 30. Book Review of ‘From Two Economies to Two Nations: My Journey to Bangladesh’ by Professor Rehman Sobhan. Published in ‘The Bangladesh Observer.’ 31. Book Review of ‘Untranquil Recollections: The Years of Fulfillment’ by Professor Rehman Sobhan. 32. Book Review of ‘General Osmany’ by Professor Md. Abdul Aziz. Published in ‘The Bangladesh Observer.’ 33. Review on “Apurba Sharma o Tar Muktijuddho Bishoyok Rachana”, Swadhinata Dibas Issue, Sobdhoghor, March 2019. 34. Book Review of ‘Bhaskar’ Edited by Pulin Roy, 2017.

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TRANSLATED ESSAYS

1. ‘Rabindranath Tagore O Ekti Visvabidyalayer Adarsha’ From English to Bengali [Original: Essay entitled, ‘‘Rabindranath Tagore and the Idea of a University’ i. Dr. Fakhrul Alam, Professor, Department of English, Dhaka University], 2011.

2. ‘Nahi Devi, Nahi Samanya Nari: Rabindra Galper Nayikara’ From English to Bengali [Original: Essay entitled, presented by eminent Tagore researcher, Dr. Sonia Nishat Amin, Professor, Department of History, Dhaka University in the International Conference on Contemporarising Tagore & the World held in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh from 29 April, 2011 to 1 May, 2011 jointly organised by the University of Dhaka (Department of International Relations), Bangladesh and Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, and Jamia Milia Islamia (Academy of Third World Studies), New Delhi, India, 2011.

3. ‘Tagore’s Thoughts on Village Development and Rural Reconstruction: A Review of Successes’ From Bengali to English [Original: Essay entitled, ‘Rabindranather Gramonnoyan O Pallipunargathan Bhavna O Safalya’presented by eminent Tagore researcher, Dr. Ahmad Rafiq in the International Conference on Contemporarising Tagore & the World held in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh from 29 April, 2011 to 1 May, 2011 jointly organised by the University of Dhaka (Department of International Relations), Bangladesh and Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, and Jamia Milia Islamia (Academy of Third World Studies), New Delhi, India, 2012. 4. ‘Folk Music of Sylhet’ From Bengali to English [Original: Essay entitled, ‘Sylheter Loksangeet’ presented by eminent Folklore researcher, Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah, Vice Principal of Madanmohan College, Sylhet in the International Conference on Folklore held in Sylhet (2011). 5. ‘Pir Habibir Rahman’ From Bengali to English Original: Rafiqur Rahman Loju. 6. ‘Barun Roy : A Life Time Dedication’ From Bengali to English Original: Rafiqur Rahman Loju.

7. Translation of 10 (Ten) Popular songs of Shah Abdul Karim. Published in Shah Abdul Karim Smarakgrantha, 2009. Edited by Sumankumar Das.

8. ‘Naiya’, a literary little magazine published in 2010. Translation of three songs of Radharaman. . Editor Dr. Masudul Hasan and Bijit Deb.

9. ‘State Language Movement in East Bengal: 1947-1966’ written by H.E. Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Honourable Finance Minister of Bangladesh (2015). Published in ‘Prajnadeep Mihithmanas’, the Felicitation Volume of the personality.

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10. Translation of a part of diary of Suryamani Deb, the celebrated anti-British campaigner. Published in Suryamani Deb Centennial Souvenir. Edited by Tajul Mohammed, Manojbikash Debroy and Dipankar Mohanta.

11. Translation of an English article on Professor Mohammed Habibur Rahman, former VC, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology by Professor Yeasmin Haque into Bengali. Published in Mohammed Habibur Rahman Memorial Souvenir. 12. Translation of an English article on Regional Cooperation (from English to Bengali) by H.E. Mr. Harun ur Rashid, former Additional Foreign Secretary, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the eve of the visit of H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India on June 6-7, 2015. 13. Translation of an English article on Language Movement (from English to Bengali) by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, (2015). 14. Transliteration of an interview of H.E. Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Honourable Finance Minister of Bangladesh with DESH TV in two episodes (2015). 15. Translation of ‘Life and Work of Moulvi Abdul Karim’ (the educationist) by Ali Azam from English to Bengali. Published by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, 2017. 16. Translation of a political essay by Professor Gias Uddin Molla 17. Translation of poems by Poet Enayet Hasan Manik. 18. Translation of poems by Poet Mohammed Hussain. 19. Translation of poems by Poet Shams Noor. 20. Translation of poems by Poet Swapan Nath. 21. Translation of poems by Poet Apurba Sharma 22. Translation of poems by Poet Niranjan Dey.

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1. Presented a paper entitled, ‘Hundred Years of Gitanjali’ in 2nd Bangabidya Congress held in Senate Bhavan and MBA Building, Dhaka University from 18-20 December, 2011.

2. Participated in ‘Chena Jana’, a talk show of Bangladesh Television (BTV) on 2nd June, 2011 centering the book on Tagore, ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’. The host of the programme was Mr. Ramendu Majumdar, noted Stage personality and President of the World Theatre Federation.

3. Attended Gitanjali Centennial Celebration in Moulvibazar organised by Gitanjali Centennial Celebration Committee. Delivered speech on Tagore as Discussant. The other discussants included Professor Santanu Kaiser, Department of English, Comilla University and Chief Discussant was Dr. Atiur Rahman. His Excellency Abdus Shaheed, Honourable Chief Whip of Jatiya Sangshad was the Chief Guest. Mr. Mostafijur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner of Moulvibazar presided over the first day’s programme.

4. Invited to deliver lectures of Chief Discussant on Rabindranath Tagore on 25th Baisakh, 1418 B.S. (2011), the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Tagore in Masimpur Manipuri Para, Sylhet which was visited by Rabindranath Tagore in 1919.

5. Invited to deliver lectures of Chief Discussant on Rabindranath Tagore on 22nd Sravan 1418 B.S. (2011), the 70th death anniversary of Tagore in Masimpur Manipuri Para, Sylhet which was visited by Rabindranath Tagore in 1919.

6. Invited to deliver lecture on Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary on 22nd Sravan 1418 B.S. (2011) in Anandalok, the Institution of teaching Rabindrasangeet in Sylhet. Organised by veteran Rabindrasangeet artist, Ranakumar Sinha.

7. Invited as a Discussant on Rabindranath Tagore’s Sesquicentennial Birth anniversary on 8th May, 2012 in Sylhet Auditorium organised by District Administration, Sylhet on behalf of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The other discussant included Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah, Vice- Principal of Madanmohan College, Sylhet. DC of Sylhet, Mr. Khan Mohammed Bilal presided.

8. Invited as a Discussant on Rabindranath Tagore’s Sesquicentennial Birth anniversary on 8th May, 2012 in Police Line Auditorium organised by District Police Administration, Sylhet. Mr. Amulya Bhushan Baruah, the then Police Commissioner of Sylhet Metropolitan Police was the Chief Guest.

9. Invited as a Discussant on Rabindranath Tagore’s Sesquicentennial Birth anniversary on 12th May, 2012 in Sylhet Auditorium organised by Divisional Administration, Sylhet. Honourable Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation, Mr. Badaruddin Ahmed Kamran and Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet, Mr. Khan Mohammed Bilal were present as Chief Guest and special Guest respectively. Divisional Commissioner of Sylhet, Mr. N. M. Zeaul Alam presided over the Discussion Meeting.

10. Invited to deliver lecture on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary on 18th May, 2012 in Sylhet Sanskrit College Campus organised by Anandalok, the Institution of teaching Rabindrasangeet in Sylhet. Organised by veteran Rabindrasangeet artist, Ranakumar Sinha.

11. Invited to deliver lecture on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary on 16th May, 2013 in Sylhet Sanskrit College Campus organised by Anandalok, the Institution of teaching Rabindrasangeet in Sylhet. Organised by veteran Rabindrasangeet artist, Ranakumar Sinha.

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12. Invited to deliver lecture as Special Guest on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Madanmohan College, Sylhet on 15th August, 2012. Acting Principal, Professor Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah presided over the session.

13. Invited to deliver lecture on Rabindranath Tagore in the joint celebration of the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam entitled, ‘Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti’ organised by Sylhet International University, Sylhet on June 1, 2013.

14. Invited to deliver lecture on Rabindranath Tagore in the joint celebration of the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam entitled, ‘Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti’ organised by Bangladesh Pragati Lekhak Sangha, Sylhet District Unit on 7 June, 2013 held in the Auditorium of Srihatta Sanskrit College, Sylhet.

15. Invited to deliver lecture on Late Nurul Islam Choudhury, the dedicated devotee of Radharaman, 2013.

16. Invited to deliver lecture on Ramkrishna Mission in Ramkrishna Mission, Sylhet, 2014. 17. Presented the keynote paper in a Seminar on English Language organised by the Department of CSE, Metropolitan University, Sylhet. 2015. 18. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the launching ceremony of the book, ‘Samayer Ferrywala’ by Tapashi Chakrabarty. Organised by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, Sylhet. 19. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the launching ceremony of the souvenir, ‘Manishajyoti’, published in view of ‘Prajnadeep Muhithmanas’. Organised by Ptatnapath. 20. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the launching ceremony of the souvenir, ‘Sabujer Raktagatha’, published in view of ‘Cha Bagane Ganahatya’. Organised by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, Sylhet. 21. Invited to present keynote paper in a Seminar on Industrialisation in Sylhet. Arranged by Sylhet Metropolitan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Ananda Tower, Sylhet. 22. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the reception ceremony of the writer, Mr..A. Rab. Organised by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, Sylhet. 2017. 23. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the 156th Birth Anniversary of Moulvi Abdul Karim. Organised by Madanmohan College Sahitya Parishad, Sylhet. 2017. 24. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the SSC results in SYL TV. 25. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the foundation laying ceremony of Metropolitan University in SYL TV. 26. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of Jatiya Shok Dibas in SYL TV. 27. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the SSC results in Independent TV. 28. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of the completion of three years of Awami League in Government in Independent TV. 29. Invited to deliver lecture as Chief Discussant on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Masimpur, Sylhet in 1919. Arranged by the Manipuri Bishnupriya Community in Masimpur, Sylhet, 2018. 30. Invited to deliver lecture as a Special Guest on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of ‘Anandalok’, the noted Music School of Rabindrasangeet founded by Rana Kumar Sinha in Sylhet, 2019. 31. Invited to deliver lecture as Chief Discussant on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Masimpur, Sylhet in 1919. Arranged by the Manipuri Bishnupriya Community in Masimpur, Sylhet on 7th November, 2019. 32. Invited to deliver lecture as Discussant on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Masimpur, Sylhet in 1919. Arranged by the Manipuri Maithei Community in Kabi Nazrul Auditorium, Sylhet on 6th November, 2019.

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33. Attended a Seminar to present a paper on “Tagore’s Thoughts in Rural Development and Reconstruction” (English) in Murarichand College arranged on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sylhet in 1919. Arranged in Murarichand College premises, Sylhet on 6th November, 2019.

34. Attended a Seminar to present a paper on “Bangladeshe Rabindranath” (Bengali) in Sylhet Mohila College arranged on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sylhet in 1919. Arranged in Sylhet Mohila College premises, Sylhet by the Central Centennial Celebration Committee on 7th November, 2019.

35. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday on 8th May 2020 in Worldwide Online Sylheti Group, “Amra Hokkol Khati Sylheti.”

36. Invited to deliver lecture as discussant on the occasion of Barak Valley Bengali Language Martyrs’ Day on 19th May 2020 in Worldwide Online Sylheti Group, “Amra Hokkol Khati Sylheti.”

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SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PART II

• Organised Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti in Shahbazpur, Barlekha in 1983. • Organised Flower Exhibition in Sylhet City from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S, 1987. Mr. Mohammed Abu Taherl, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) of Sylhet was the Chief Guest. • Organised Felicitations to 10 legendary Personalities from, ACADEMY OF TWO R’S, 2003. Mr. C.M. Safi Sami, Former Foreign Secretary and renowned diplomat; Professor Dr. M.A.Khaleque MRCP , FRCP, Renowned physician and Former Head of the Department of Medicine and Principal of Sylhet MAG Osmany Medical College, Sylhet; Mr. Mahius Sunnat Choudhury, Renowned industrialist and distinguished social worker; Professor Mohammed Habibur Rahman, Renowned educationist, social scientist and Former Vice-Chancellor, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet; Shah Abdul Karim, Celebrated poet and singer, Winner of 'Ekushey' Award; Srimati Suhasini Das, Renowned Social Worker; Dr. Swapna Bhattacharjee, Jibanananda Expert; Dr. Tapodhir Bhattacharjee, Dean, School of Language, Assam University, India. (later Vice Chancellor, Assam University), Professor Syed Abdullah Khalid Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chittagong University and Renowned Sculptor. (Famous for his work "Aparajeyo Bangla") and Mrs. Yakuti Begum, Educationist and a celebrated promoter of Women Education of the Country. Mr. Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran, Honourable Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation was the Chief Guest while the function was presided over by Professor Bahauddin Zakaria, distinguished educationist and Honourable Treasurer of Sylhet International University. • Organised felicitations to Guardians, meritorious students, important personalities from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S regularly. • Organised seminars, discussions from time to time with the students, teachers and guests from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S. • Organised special Seminars like “Haimanti Galper Nabamulyayon” with distinguished scholars and students, 2005 from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S. Professor Abul Boshor, distinguished educationist and Former Principal of Sylhet Mohila College was the Chief Guest. • Organised picnics and excursions with students from time to time from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S. • Participated in book fairs and exhibitions with the collection of books from ACADEMY OF TWO R’S. • Participated in different motivational programmes arranged to help new generations from individual capacity. • Arranged Felicitations to His Excellency Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Honourable Adviser on International Affairs to Honourable PM of Bangladesh and Mrs. Agnes Barolo Rizvi on the occasion of the launching of TAGORE CENTRE, SYLHET on 7 November, 2012. Mr. Khan Mohammed Bilal, Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet presided over the felicitation ceremony. • One of the best collections of books, journals and related documents were attached to TAGORE CENTRE, SYLHET on 7 November, 2012. • Arranged publication ceremony of the book, ‘The Oriental Sun’ in Sylhet Auditorium in 2001. Chief Guest: H.E. Mr. Humayun Rashid Choudhury, Honourable Speaker, Jatiya Sangshad, Bangladesh; Special Guest: Professor Dr. Majharul Islam, Former Vice Chancellor, Rajshahi University and renowned folklorist. The function was presided over by Professor Bahauddin Zakaria, distinguished educationist and Honourable Treasurer of Sylhet International University.

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Literary Evaluation 1. Book Review of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’ in Kali o Kalam by Kajal Deb. 2. Book Review of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’ in Daily Sylhet Dak by Pranab Kanti Deb. 3. Book Review of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’ in Jugabhery by Professor Rasamay Mohanta. 4. Book Review of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’ in Samakal (online). 5. Book Review of ‘Haunting Rays: Tagore Miscellany’ in Daily Ittefaq by Jakir Jahamjed. 6. Book Review of ‘Shah Abdul Karim: Jiban o Karma’ in Jugabhery by Dipankar Mohanta. 7. Book Review of ‘Rabindranath: Ashuk Bishuk’ in the Daily Star by Mahfujul Hasib Chowdhury. 8. Book Review of ‘Rabindranath: Ashuk Bishuk’ in the daily Jugabhery by Apurba Sharma.

PRIZES

1. LEELA NUG MEMORIAL MEDAL for contribution to Tagore research.

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Forthcoming Books - I

ON Rabindranath Tagore:

01. ‘Tagore and Dhaka University’ (in English): A study on the approach of Tagore towards the establishment of DhakaUniversity, his visit to the University and related issues. 02. Do (Bengali Version) 03. ‘Contemporaries of Tagore’: A book on the contemporaries of Tagore in different scholastic areas in Bengal, India and the global platform. 04. ‘Tagore the Tourist’ (in English). A book containing the detailed analyses of the visits of Rabindranath Tagore to different countries of the world. 05. Tagore Encyclopedia. A documentation of all nouns associated with Tagore. (in English and Bengali). 06. Tagore Songs. An analysis to the effect of its history, development and popularization. 07. ‘Thakurbarir Rogbalai’ (in Bengali). A book of 140 pages on the ailment of Tagore family. There were about sixty diseases that affected Tagore family miserably. These included cholera, plague, psychiatric complications, heart diseases, carbuncle, rheumatism, piles, epilepsies and what not. An intensive effort to look into the situation. 08. ‘Kadambari Devi: the Hecate of Tagore Family’ (in English). A book of 112 pages on Rabindranath- Kadambari Devi relations. An intensive effort to study the sequence. 09. ‘Diary of Rabindranath Tagore’ (in English and Bengali). A day to day description of the life of the great poet, Rabindranath Tagore. 10. ‘Tagore in 2061’ (in English). A book of literary fiction reflecting how the study of Rabindranath Tagore would be like in his bicentennial in 2061 from probabilities of both positive and negative directions. 11. ‘Gitanjali 2020 Version’ (in English). A book describing the poems and their background contained in the title for which the great poet was awarded Nobel in 1913. 12. ‘Hundred Years of Gitanjali ‘(in English): A book of essays. 13. ‘Rabindranather Chotagalpa’ (Short stories of Tagore, in Bengali). 14. ‘Rabindranather Swarabitan’ (Collections of notations of Tagore songs, in Bengali). 15. ‘Rabindranather Engreji Rachana’ (English Writings of Tagore, in Bengali). 16. ‘Rabindranather Snehabhajanra’ (in Bengali). 17. ‘Contemporaries of Tagore’: A book on the contemporaries of Tagore in different scholastic areas in Bengal, India and the global platform. 18. ‘Master of the Indian Stagecraft’ (in English). A book on the plays of Rabindranath Tagore. 19. Mussalman Somajghonistho Rabindra Chotagolpa (in Bengali). (Tagore Short stories based on Muslim society’s values and socio-economic conditions). 20. ‘Rural Thoughts of Tagore’ : A book on the thoughts of rural development and reconstruction as enunciated by Rabindranath Tagore.

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Forthcoming Books - II

ON General Interest: 01. ‘The National Anthems of SAARC Countries’ (in English): An intensive study regarding the background and key features of the national anthems of SAARC countries. 02. ‘Thorns and Roses’ (in English): An autobiographical account. ON Religious Subjects: 01. ‘The Master Pigeon’ (in English): Life, Activity and Contribution of the Great Islamic Saint, Hazrat Shahjalal in Narrative Verse. On Bangabandhu 01. ‘Bangabandhu: A Centennial Evaluation’ (in English). ON Diplomatic Subjects: 01. ‘Sense, Nonsense and Absence: Mannerism in the Diplomatic and Socio-political Life of Bangladesh’ (in English).

ON Economics: 01. ‘Wings of Poverty’ (in English).

02. ‘Economic Culture of Bangladesh’ (in English).

ON Politics: 01. ‘Karl Marx on India’ (in English), A collection of essays by Karl Marx on India published in the New York Times in the mid-nineteenth century. 02. ‘Karl Marx on China’ (in English), A collection of essays by Karl Marx on China published in the New York Times in the mid-nineteenth century.

03. ‘Political Culture of Bangladesh’ (in English). 04. ‘The Killing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ (in English). 05. ‘Failures of Awami League in 2001 General Elections’ (in English).

ON Mysticism: 1. Songs of Shah Abdul Karim (Translated Version of about 450 songs of the mystic maestro, Shah Abdul Karim. Already published : Translation of 10 (Ten) Popular songs of Shah Abdul Karim. Published in Shah Abdul Karim Smarakgrantha, 2009. Edited by Sumankumar Das.

2. Songs of Radharaman (Translated Version of about 200 songs of Radharaman).

ON Education: 1. ‘Bangladesher Madyamik o Uchhamadyamik Siksha: Prekshapat Sylhet’ (Secondary and Higher Secondary Education of Sylhet). (in Bengali)

2. Shortcomings of Text books (in English). A book demonstrating the factual and grammatical mistakes and weak presentation in text books from Standard One Class to Twelve Standard. All Subjects covered, mainly English. 3. ‘Stress and Trash’ (in English): A study regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the academic sector of Bangladesh.

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PUBLICATIONS : COMPLETED BOOK REVIEWS AWAITING PUBLICATION

1. Book Review of ‘The Deputy Commissioner in East Pakistan’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, NIPA, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1968 2. Book Review of ‘Bangladesh : Emergence of a Nation’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Books International, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1978 3. Book Review of ‘Thoughts on Development Administration’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1981. 4. Book Review of ‘Problems of Bangladesh-An Attempt at Survival’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Planning Division, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1986. 5. Book Review of ‘American Response to Bangladesh Liberation War’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, The University Press Ltd. Dhaka, 1996. 6. Book Review of ‘Issues of Governance in Bangladesh’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Mawla Brothers, Dhaka 2000. 7. Book Review of ‘স্মৃতি অম্লান ১৯৭১’ (Unblemished Memories-1971)’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Agami Prokashoni, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1996. 8. Book Review of ‘মহাপু쇁ষদের কথা: কাদে থথদক থেখা’ (Stories of Great Men : Seen From Close Quarters)’ by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Ananya, Dhaka 2001. 9. Book Review of ‘নানা থেশ নানা জাতি’ (Many Countries, Many Nations’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Mawla Brothers, Dhaka 2001. 10. Book Review of ‘A Rigged Election: An Illegitimate Government’, Editor- Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Centre for Research and Information, Dhaka, June 2002; 11. ‘থোট সীমানা বৃহৎ তবকাশ’ ('Small Circle Huge Development’) by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith (Edited), Sahitya Prakash, School Committee, Sylhet 2001. 12. ‘থজলায় থজলায় সরকার: ানীয় সরকার আইনসমূদহর এক綿 পর্যাদলাচনা’ (Government for Districts : Discussion of all’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 13. Book Review of ‘A History of Bangladesh: A Sub-Continental Civilisation’, by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 14. Book Review of ‘রাজননতিক ঐকযমদির সাদন’ (In Search of Political Consensus’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Mawla Brothers, Dhaka 1999. 15. Book Review of ‘বঙ্গবু ও বা廬লাদেশ’ (Bangabandhu and Bangladesh’), Samay Prakashan, Dhaka, February, 2013. 16. Book Review of ‘এই থেশ এই মা綿’ (This Country, This Land’) by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, an anthology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s essays, lectures, messages, instructions and interviews, Bangabandhu Lalitkala Academy, Dhaka, March, 2008. 17. Book Review of ‘িত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকাদরর সািাশ মাস’ (Twenty Seven Months of Caretaker Government’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Anyaprakash, Dhaka, August, 2009. 18. Book Review of ‘বা廬লাদেশ : জাতিরাদের উদ্ভব’ (Bangladesh : Development of a Nation State’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Sahitya Prakash, Dhaka, 2000. 19. Book Review of ‘Jnantapas Abdur Razzaq Memorial Souvenir’, one of the contributors- Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Editor : Anisuzzaman 20. Book Review of ‘স্মৃতির মতিদকাঠায়’ (‘In the Bejewelled Memory Casket’), Samay Prakashan, Dhaka, February, 2014.

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21. Book Review of ‘বা廬লাদেদশর অভ্ু যেয়’, (‘Emergence of Bangladesh’) by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, 1st Edition, Samay Book Review of Prakashan, Dhaka, February, 2015. 22. Book Review of ‘বসবাদসর উপর্ুক্ত বা廬লাদেশ চাই’ (‘Demanding Sound Habitation in Bangladesh’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith1st Edition, Samay Prakashan, Dhaka, February, 2015. 23. Book Review of ‘থসানালী তেন’ (‘Golden Days’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 24. Book Review of ‘স্মৃতিময় কমযজীবন’ (‘Fond Memories of Career’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 25. Book Review of ‘তনবযাতচি প্রব’ (‘Selected Essays’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 26. Book Review of ‘স廬কট ও সুদর্াগ’ (‘Crises and Opportunities’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 27. Book Review of ‘আমাদের তবপ পতরদবশ’ (‘Our Endangered Environment’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. 28. Book Review of ‘আমাদের জািীয় স廬সে ও তনবযাচন’ (‘Our National Parliament and Elections’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith 29. Book Review of ‘মুতক্তর্ুদের রচনাসমগ্র’ (‘Complete Works on the Liberation War’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith 30. Book Review of ‘বা廬লাদেদশর অথযননতিক বাবিা ও সম্ভাবনা’ (‘Economic Realities and Potentialities of Bangladesh’), by Abul Maal Abdul Muhith 31. Book Review of ‘Indira Gandhi’ by Papul Jayakar, Published by Viking. 32. Book Review of ‘The Legacy of Nehru’, A Collection of Articles on Nehru, Edited by K. Natwar Singh. 33. Book Review of ‘Political Culture, Political Parties and the Democratic Transition in Bangladesh’ by Shamsul I. Khan, S. Aminul Islam and M. Imdadul Haque, University Press Limited, Dhaka.. 34. Book Review of ‘The End and the Beginning: Pakistan 1969-1971’ by Herbert Feldman, London, University Press, 1975. 35. Book Review of ‘The Ganges Water Dispute’ by B.M. Abbas A.T. ; Published by University Press Limited, Dhaka. 36. Book Review of ‘Sharing The Ganges: The Politics and Technology of River Development’ by Ben Crow with Alan Lindquist and David Wilson; Published by University Press Limited, Dhaka 1000 37. Book Review of ‘Ganges Water Dispute: Its International Legal Aspects’ by M. Rafiqul Islam; Published by University Press Limited, Dhaka. 38. Book Review of ‘Hydropolitics: Conflicts over Water as a Development Constraint’ by Leif Ohlsson (Edited), University Press Limited, Dhaka 39. Book Review of ‘Cooperation on Eastern Himalayan Rivers: Opportunities and Challenges’ by K.D. Adhikary, Khalilur Rahman, Q.K. Ahmad, R. Rangahari, S.K. Malla, K.B. Sajjadur Rasheed, B.B. Pradhan and B.G. Verghese (Editorial Panel), Published by Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 40. Book Review of ‘Kashmir: A Tragedy of Errors’ By Tavleen Singh, Published by Viking. Book Review of ‘India, Pakistan and Kashmir Dispute’ by Robert G. Wirsing, Published by Rupa. 41. Book Review of ‘Crescent over Kashmir: Politics Of Mullaism’ by Anil Maheswari, Published by Rupa & Co. 42. Book Review of ‘Kashmir and The British Raj, 1847-1947’ by Robert A. Huttenback, Published by Oxford University Press. 43. Book Review of ‘Facts are Facts : The untold story of India’s Partition’ by Wali Khan, translated by Dr Syeda Saiyidain Hameed, Published by University Press Limited, Dhaka. 44. Book Review of ‘Chotagalper Khichuri’ by Miah Mohammed Asaduzzaman, 2017. 45. Book Review of ‘Readings in Rural Development’ by Khandker Mahmudur Rahman, 2017. 46. Book Review of ‘Sagarparer Dinguli’ by Professor Md. Abdul Aziz.