Mohammad Rafiquzzaman Explained

Mohammad Rafiquzzaman
Native Name:মোহাম্মদ রফিকুজ্জামান
Native Name Lang:bn
Spouse:Panna Zaman
Children:2
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Birth Date:11 February 1943
Birth Place:Jhenaidah, Bengal Province, British India
Occupation:Lyricist
Relatives:Mohammad Moniruzzaman (brother)[1]
Awards:See full list
Alma Mater:University of Dhaka and University of Rajshahi
Signature:Mohammad Rafiquzzaman signature.jpg

Mohammad Rafiquzzaman (born 11 February 1943)[2] is a Bangladeshi lyricist.[3] He was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice for the lyrics of "Tumi Emoni Jaal Petechho Shongshare" in Shuvoda (1986) and "Phuler Bashor Bhanglo Jokhon" in Chandranath (1984), and once for Best Story.[3] He is credited with 2000 songs, three collections of songs, four collections of poems and three collections of essays on music.[2]

Career

Rafiquzzaman got his breakthrough in 1965 through his lyrics of the song "Mugdho Amar Ei Chokh Jokhon". He wrote a book titled Adhunik Bangla Gaan Rochonar Kolakoushal.[3]

Works

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008-09-05 . Lyricist Dr. Moniruzzaman passes away . 2024-03-15 . The Daily Star . en.
  2. News: Lyricist Rafiquzzaman honoured. February 15, 2016. New Age.
  3. News: The Art of Words. February 23, 2017. March 3, 2017. The Daily Star. Sadya Afreen Mallick.