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50 Years of Bangla Service:  Dr. Mohammed Moniruzzaman Remembered

06-September-2008
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Masuma Khatun interviewing Dr. Moniruzzaman in 1986
Masuma Khatun interviewing Dr. Moniruzzaman in 1986
Dr. Mohammed Moniruzzaman was a professor of Bangla and head of the Department of Dhaka University.

He was a leading writer and poet and a composer. He also translated American plays and poetry in Bangla language including Emily Dickenson's writings. 

Professor Moniruzzaman wrote more than 50 books and more than 1,500 songs.

He died after a prolonged illness on 3rdSeptember.

Here is a re-broadcast of Dr. Moniruzzaman's interview from Voice of America.

Masuma Khatun interviewed Dr. Moniruzzaman in 1986.

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