Ekushey Padak winner eminent essayist and researcher professor Golam Murshid died of old-age complications on Thursday in London. He was 84.
He left behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
Professor Swarachish Sarker of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies at Rajshahi University confirmed the news quoting Golam Murshid鈥檚 wife Eliza Murshid.
Golam Murshid was born on April 8, 1940 in Barishal. He did his master鈥檚 degree in Bengali language and literature from Dhaka University. He started his carrier 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 research assistant at school of Oriental and African Studies of London University. He also carried out research on Bangla prose of 18th century and the life of Mickle.
Golam Murshid achieved Ekushey Padak in Bangla Language and Literature in 2021 and Bangla Academy Shahithyo Award in 1982.
The books of Golam Murshisd 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.