'Nakshatra Nivey Jai', the first poetry book by Professor Ahaduzzaman Mohammad Ali, was unveiled at Dhaka University (DU) on Monday.
National Professor Anisuzzaman presided over the book launching ceremony held at the Mozaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of DU Social Sciences Building.
Former Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, Vice Chancellor of Rabindra University Professor Biswajit Ghosh, Professor Dr Syed Manzoorul Islam of DU English department, Bangla Academy Director General Habibullah Siraji, and Onno Prokash Director and Publisher Mazharul Islam, among others, addressed the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Ahaduzzaman, former teacher of DU Mass Communication and Journalism department, said he never had any plan to publish a poetry book. “It’s just my hobby to read poems and write, and I’ve written those only for my self-satisfaction.”
Referring to the tragic loss of Ahaduzzaman’s wife in an accident, National Professor Anisuzzaman said it was also reflected in his book. “These poems show he’s very careful in his choice of words and shaping the poems.”
During the discussion, the speakers lauded about the book, saying that the poetry revealed the inherent feelings, love, and emotions of the people, the beauty of nature and various aspects of the society.
Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam said, “I know Professor Ahaduzzaman for a long time as my university colleague. We’ve lots of memories together. I really appreciate his work and hope it’ll get an enormous response from readers.
