Amir Hamza

Amir Hamza (3 May 1931 – 23 January 2019) was a Bangladeshi poet, freedom fighter, In recognition of his contribution to literature, he was posthumously awarded the highest civilian medal of Bangladesh, the Independence Award in 2022, which was later reverted on 18 March 2022.

Early life Amir Hamza was born in Barishaat village of Magura, Bengal Presidency, British India on 3 May 1931. He studied at Barishaat Kazipara Government Primary School and Maheshchandra Pilot High School till class 8.

Criticism His receiving the award, however, drew widespread criticism. Receiving this highest civilian honor of the country gave rise to discussion and criticism about him in the literary circles. On the face of widespread criticism, the Bangladesh Government assured it will carry out investigations on the recipient. During his lifetime, he only wrote a few poems, which were compiled and was published as a book in 2018, initiated by his son. He is unknown by the mass and in the Bengali literary community. and is serving as the chief executive officer of Khulna District Council.

Murder conviction He was the key suspect of murdering Shahadat Hossain Fakir with a spear in 1978.

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