Rajib Humayun

Rajib Humayun (born Humayun Kabir; 14 January 1951 – 5 July 2017) was a Bangladeshi linguist, Nazrul researcher, playwright, and educator. He was a prominent figure in Bengali linguistics and a leading researcher on the works of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Early life and education

Humayun was born in Sandwip, Chittagong District, East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh). His parents were Maulavi Syed Ahmad, a teacher of Kargil Government High School and Azmatunnesa Begum.

Career

Following the completion of his doctoral studies, Humayun began his academic career at the University of Chittagong as an assistant professor in 1977. After retirement, he continued his academic engagement as a faculty member at North South University.

Humayun authored a number of notable works, including Nazrul and World Culture, Nazrul Islam and Bangladeshi Literature, Nazrul's Writing Techniques, and Abul Mansur Ahmad's Satire and Cultural Thought. His scholarly contributions also extended to sociolinguistics, as well as studies on the history, society, and culture of Sandwip.

Alongside his academic pursuits, Humayun was actively involved in cultural activities as a playwright and appeared in numerous Bangladesh Television programmes.