Hafiz Ahmed
Hafiz Ahmed (Assamese: হাফিজ আহমেদ) is an Indian teacher, poet and social activist of Miya origin.[1][2]
Dr. Hafiz Ahmed | |
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| Born | September 7, 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Gauhati University |
| Occupation | Teacher, poet, author, columnist, social activist |
| Organization | Char Chapori Literary Council |
| Known for | Pioneer of Miya poetry, spreading Assamese language to Assam's riverine areas |
| Spouse(s) | Rashida Ahmed |
| Children | Shabnam Hafiz, Safdar Hafiz |
| Parents |
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Ahmed was born in Kapoha in Barpeta on 7 September 1962. He was raised in a traditional Muslim family and his parents' names were Madhu Miah and Somjan Nessa. He completed his PhD in Assamese literature at the prestigious Gauhati University.[3]
In 2016, he pioneered an Assamese poetic genre known as Miya poetry.[1][4][5] He is the chairman of the Char Chapori Literary Council in Assam.[5]
References
- "Assam's Bengal origin Muslims choose poetry to confront stereotypes and prejudices". Two Circles. 1 May 2016. Archived from the original on 9 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "Assam Against Itself". The Caravan. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "আসামের মিঞা কবিতার ইতিহাস, ভূগোল ও দেশপ্রেম". Indian Express Bangla. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "মুসলিমদের 'মিঞা কবিতা' নিয়ে আসামে বিতর্ক কেন?". BBC Bangla. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- "কবিদের গ্রেফতার বলে দেয়, অসমের জনসমাজ কত বিপন্ন". Anandabazar Patrika. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
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