Polan Sarkar
Polan Sarkar | |
|---|---|
পলান সরকার | |
 Sarkar in 2013 | |
| Born | Harez Uddin 10 September 1921 |
| Died | 1 March 2019 (aged 97) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Social movement of distributing books for free |
Polan Sarkar (10 September 1921 – 1 March 2019)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi social activist.[3] He received the Ekushey Padak for social service from the Government of Bangladesh in 2011. He started a social movement to distribute books for free. He is known as "Alor Ferrywala," the distributor of light.[4]
Biography
[edit]Sarkar was born as Harez Uddin[5] on September 10, 1921, in Bagatipara, Natore.[6] When he was just five months old, his father died.[7] After the incident, he moved to Bausha village with his mother and grandfather. He was admitted to a local school, but could not continue his studies due to his family's financial troubles.[8] Though his passion for studying and reading books did not ebb.[citation needed]
He started to work with the theatre artists in his area. He also developed a habit of buying books from local libraries as well. Within a short time Polan became fluent in Bangla and was hired to write legal deeds, keeping meeting minutes and business agreements.[9]
Death
[edit]Polan Sarkar died on March 1, 2019.The 98 year old had been suffering from old age problems. He died surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Bausha village in Bagha,Rajshahi.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Moloy Bhoumik (7 November 2013). পলান সরকারের সঙ্গে কিছু সময়. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Polan Sarkar passes away | The Daily Star". The Daily Star. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ "'Walking library' reaches out to the poor". The Straits Times. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Polan Sarkar, Bangladesh: igniting a passion for books". Impact Journalism Day 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018. - ^ "Ekushey Padak winner Polan Sarkar dies". Dhaka Tribune. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Polan Sarkar passes away". Daily Sun. 2 March 2019.
- ^ "'Alor Ferrywala' Polan Sarkar dies". The Daily Observer. 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Polan Sarkar will not distribute books anymore". RTV. 1 March 2019.
- ^ Abdullah Al Dulal. "The life and legacy of Polan Sarkar". Dhaka Tribune. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ Priyanshi Mathur. "Polan Sarkar - The Man Known As The Walking Library of Bangladesh Passes Away At The Age of 98". www.indiatimes.com. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
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