Bangladeshi-born British journalist and songwriter (1934–2022)
Abdul Gaffar Choudhury
আবদুল গাফফার চৌধুরী
Born
(1934-12-12)12 December 1934
Ulania, Mehendiganj, Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British Raj (now Bangladesh)
Died
19 May 2022(2022-05-19) (aged 87)
London, Middlesex, Greater London, England
Nationality
Bangladeshi citizenship
Citizenship
British citizenship
Alma mater
University of Dhaka
Occupation(s)
Writer, journalist, columnist, political analyst, poet
Spouse
Selima Afroz Choudhury
(m. 1956; died 2012)
Children
5
Parents
Haji Wahed Reza Choudhury (father)
Zohra Khatun Choudhury (mother)
Relatives
Asad Chowdhury
Awards
Bangla Academy Literary Award (1967)
Ekushey Padak
Independence Day Award (2009)
UNESCO Literacy Award
Abdul Gaffar Choudhury (12 December 1934 – 19 May 2022)[1] was a Bangladeshi-born British writer, journalist, columnist, political analyst and poet. He wrote the lyrics to "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano", a widely celebrated song commemorating the Bengali Language Movement. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1967, Ekushey Padak in 1983, and Independence Day Award in 2009.
^Alamgir, Mohiuddin (20 May 2022). "The man behind the iconic song". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
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