Which poet is celebrated as the National Poet of Bangladesh, renowned as the Rebel Poet for his fiery 1922 poem Bidrohi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Step 1: Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976) was brought to Dhaka from Kolkata on 24 May 1972 with state honors and recognized as the National Poet of Bangladesh (formally gazetted in 2024). Answer: Kazi Nazrul Islam. Why not the others: Rabindranath Tagore, Jasimuddin and Jibanananda Das don't fit.
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