Staff Reporter:
Ekushey Padak winner eminent essayist and researcher Prof Golam Murshid died of old-age complications in London on Thursday. He was 84.
He left behind his wife, a son, a daughter, and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
The Institute of Bangladesh Studies of Rajshahi University Prof Swarachish Sarker confirmed the news, quoting Golam Murshid’s wife Eliza Murshid.
Golam Murshid was born on 8 April 1940 in Barishal. He did his master’s degree in Bangla Language and Literature from Dhaka University.
He started his career at Bangladesh Agriculture University in Mymensingh. Later, he joined the Bangla Department of Rajshahi University.
He also worked at BBC Bangla Service from January 1984 to 2003. He was engaged in teaching and research works at different universities including Melbourne University in London from 1991. He was a research assistant at School of Oriental and African Studies of London University.
Golam Murshid also carried out research on Bangla prose of the 18th century and the life of Mickle.
He achieved Ekushey Padak in Bangla Language and Literature in 2021. Earlier, he achieved Bangla Academy Shahithyo Puruskar in 1982.
The books of Golam Murshid included Bangla Ganer Itihash, Biddhrohi Ranaklanto: Nazrul Jiboni, Adhunikotar Abhighate Bangaramni, Muktijuddho o Tarpor, Bangla Bhashar Udbhab o Annyanno, Hazar Bochorer Bangalee Sangskriti and Ashar Cholone Bhuli.
