Sajjad Sharif

Sajjad Sharif

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Sajjad Sharif is a prominent Bangladeshi poet known for his influential role in the 'Chhoto Kagoj' (small paper) movement during the 1980s, which sought to redefine literary expression and promote poetry beyond the confines of mainstream media. He was instrumental in launching the literary journal 'Gandhib', which became a platform for poets and writers to experiment with form and content, challenging conventional narratives and aesthetics. Sharif and his contemporaries declared a manifesto that transformed the landscape of poetry in Bangladesh, encouraging a new generation of writers to explore diverse themes and styles. His advocacy for smaller, independent publications reflects a commitment to artistic freedom and innovation in literature.

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Sajjad Sharif, the editor of 'Prothom Alo', described the attack on his house as a black day for the media.

Hoffnungsträger unter Druck von Islamisten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-18
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Sajjad Sharif is the editor of 'Muktijuddher 10ti Tarikh', a publication detailing significant dates in the Liberation War.

চূড়ান্ত পরাজয়ের আগে বুদ্ধিজীবী হত্যা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-14
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Sajjad Sharif is credited with starting the small paper movement in the 1980s.

ছোট কাগজ আন্দোলনের মধ্য দিয়ে সাহিত্যের সমাজ বানাতে চেয়েছি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-03-07
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