Which Bangladeshi poet, described as the 'unofficial poet laureate' of Bangladesh, wrote 'Asad-er Shirt' in response to the 1969 mass uprising?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Shamsur Rahman
- Step 1: Shamsur Rahman (1929-2006) wrote 'Asad-er Shirt' in response to the 1969 mass uprising and is described as the 'unofficial poet laureate' of Bangladesh. Answer: Shamsur Rahman. Why not the others: Al Mahmud, Nirmalendu Goon and Syed Shamsul Haq don't fit.
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