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Daud Haider
Bangladeshi poet (1952–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daud Haider (21 February 1952 – 26 April 2025) was a Bangladeshi[1] poet who was forced into exile after writing a poem that "insulted" religions, including Islam.[2] American Center, PEN International have described him as a "distinguished poet".[3][4]
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Early life
Haider was born on 21 February 1952 at Dohar of Pabna district.[5]
Career
Haider's poetic style has been described as more focused on "feeling of the masses".[6] He was the literary editor of the Dainik Sambad based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He wrote a poem criticizing religion.[7] He was physically attacked for his works. He was imprisoned by the government of Bangladesh.[3] President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was blamed for forcing him into exile.[8] His ancestral house was destroyed by arson and one of his relatives was killed.[3] He moved to exile in Kolkata, India before moving to Berlin, Germany.[9][10][11]
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Personal life and death
Haider was an atheist.[7] He died on 26 April 2025, at the age of 73.[12]
Awards
- "The best poem of Asia" from the London-based Poetry Society award in 1973.[3]
References
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