Sezan Mahmud
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Sezan Mahmud is a writer, lyricist, and columnist of Bengali literature. He was awarded the Agrani Bank Award for Juvenile Literature given by Shishu Academy
for his first book 'Habijabi' in 1395 Bengali year (1988 in the Gregorian Calendar). Officially known as Dr. Saleh M. M. Rahman M.D., MPH, Ph.D, he also received APHA-PHEHP Early Career Award for outstanding and promising contribution to the field given by Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section
of the American Public Health Association
,
, under Dhaka University in 1992, M.P.H degree from Harvard University
in 1997 and Ph.D.
from UAB School of Public Health in 2001. He has completed his IDF
fellowship at Joslin Diabetes Center
, Harvard Medical School
. He started his professional career as in-charge of the Health Education Department of BIRDEM
, a WHO
collaborating center for diabetes prevention and control. He was assistant professor of public health and adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the Bowling Green State University
and Medical University of Ohio respectively from 2001-2004. Currently he is working as Associate Professor at the Institute of Public Health, Florida A & M University, USA. He has been honored in Who's Who in America for 2008 and Who's Who in the World for 2009.
. His book on the true, untold stories of Naval Commandos in the Bangladesh liberation war
(1971), for which he researched three years in remote villages in Bangladesh and west Bengal province of India, Operation Jackpot
(Bangla: "অপারেশন জ্যাকপট", ১৯৯১) drew vast attention from intellectuals, writers and general readers. His contribution to popularize the history of liberation war of Bangladesh to youngsters is noteworthy. His juvenile novel based on the liberation war ('Moner Ghuri Latai', 1992) was picturized as full-length feature film "Gourob" (Bangla: গৌরব) directed by nationally awarded film director Harunur Rashid
,. His writing has been selected and included by Bangladesh Text Book Board since 1996 in the sixth grade along with the most eminent writers of Bengali literature. Currently he holds the advising editor position of a leading literary online magazine Banglamati http://www.banglamati.net.
Shishu Academy
Shishu Academy is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.-Awards Given by Shishu Academy:...
for his first book 'Habijabi' in 1395 Bengali year (1988 in the Gregorian Calendar). Officially known as Dr. Saleh M. M. Rahman M.D., MPH, Ph.D, he also received APHA-PHEHP Early Career Award for outstanding and promising contribution to the field given by Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section
Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section
The Public Health Education and Health Promotion section is one of 25 primary sections and special interest groups within the American Public Health Association ....
of the American Public Health Association
American Public Health Association
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Professional life
He received his M.B.B.S (M.D.) degree in medicine from Sir Salimullah Medical CollegeSir Salimullah Medical College
Sir Salimullah Medical College is a government medical college in Bangladesh. It is located in the old part of the capital, Dhaka. It is affiliated with the University of Dhaka. Before 1854 it was a Dutch "kuthi" which was used for business purpose....
, under Dhaka University in 1992, M.P.H degree from Harvard University
Harvard University
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in 1997 and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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from UAB School of Public Health in 2001. He has completed his IDF
International Diabetes Federation
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fellowship at Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center
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, Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
. He started his professional career as in-charge of the Health Education Department of BIRDEM
BIRDEM
BIRDEM, the Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders at Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh is a 600-bed multidisciplinary hospital complex of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh....
, a WHO
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collaborating center for diabetes prevention and control. He was assistant professor of public health and adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
and Medical University of Ohio respectively from 2001-2004. Currently he is working as Associate Professor at the Institute of Public Health, Florida A & M University, USA. He has been honored in Who's Who in America for 2008 and Who's Who in the World for 2009.
Literature
Sezan Mahmud published his debut novel "AgniBalak" (Bangla:অগ্নিবালক ) in 2009, well received by eminent writers and critics of contemporary Bengali literature. Sezan Mahmud’s first book was published in 1988 (Habijabi, collection of rhymes) for which he was awarded Agrani Bank Award for Juvenile Literature by Shishu AcademyShishu Academy
Shishu Academy is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.-Awards Given by Shishu Academy:...
. His book on the true, untold stories of Naval Commandos in the Bangladesh liberation war
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
(1971), for which he researched three years in remote villages in Bangladesh and west Bengal province of India, Operation Jackpot
Operation Jackpot
For the 1983–1986 South Carolina drug investigation see Operation Jackpot Operation Jackpot was the codename assigned to several different operations during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The original "Operation Jackpot" was the logistical and training operation set up under the Indian Army...
(Bangla: "অপারেশন জ্যাকপট", ১৯৯১) drew vast attention from intellectuals, writers and general readers. His contribution to popularize the history of liberation war of Bangladesh to youngsters is noteworthy. His juvenile novel based on the liberation war ('Moner Ghuri Latai', 1992) was picturized as full-length feature film "Gourob" (Bangla: গৌরব) directed by nationally awarded film director Harunur Rashid
Harunur Rashid
Harun Ur Rashid is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1988.Later that year, he played in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. Unfortunately, for the opener, his experience in full ODIs wasn't very happy...
,. His writing has been selected and included by Bangladesh Text Book Board since 1996 in the sixth grade along with the most eminent writers of Bengali literature. Currently he holds the advising editor position of a leading literary online magazine Banglamati http://www.banglamati.net.
Compilations
- Path Haranor Path, Column Samagra, Vol. 1 (Subarno Prokashoni, 2011)
- Science Based Adventure Samagra, Vol. 1 (Jhingeful Prokashoni, 2010)
- MuktiJuddher Kishor Rachana Samogra, Vol. 1 (Mawla Brothers, 2002) - a compilation of four novels/docu-novels based on the liberation war of Bangladesh
Novels and documentary on the Liberation war
- Ognibalak (Shahittya Prokash, 2009) - Debut novel using magic realism and psychoanalytic theories.
- Operation Jackpot [English Translation] (Bangla Prokash, 2009.
- Operation Jackpot (Protik Prokashoni, 1991) - a docu-novel based on the untold true stories of the 'Naval Commandos' during the liberation war of Bangladesh.
- MuktiJudhdher Shera Lorai, (Mohona Prokashoni, 1992) - a docu-commentary of the top ten strategic battles of the liberation war of Bangladesh
- Moner Ghuri Latai (Shahittya Prokash, 1992) - a juvenile novel based on liberation war of Bangladesh
- Kala Kuthuri (Mawla Brothers, 2002) - a drama-novel on the liberation war of Bangladesh and the collaborators
Short stories
- Haram O Onnyano Galpa (Mawla Brothers, 2011)
- Project Vutong Adhunikong (Agami Prokashoni, 2002)
Science-based adventure novels
- Tushar Manab (Iceman) (Shahittaya Prokash, 1994)
- Deep Pahare Atongka (Ankur Prokashoni, 1992)
Rhymes
- Chhoray Chhoray Science Fiction (Agami Prokashoni, 2010) -Collection of science fiction rhymes.
- Habijabi (1st edition, Dinratri Prokashoni, 1988, 2nd edition, Auninday Prokashoni, 1992, 3rd edition, Agami Prokashoni, 2010)- collection of juvenile rhymes
- Palte Shudhu Lebas (Shoilee Prokashoni, 1992) -Collection of political rhymes
Edited books
- Kishor Rahashshay Galpo (Dinratri Prokashoni, 1988)
- Nirbachito Kishor Rahashshay Galpo (Kakoli Prokashoni, 1992, Second edition, 2005)
- Chokh Firiye Dekhi (1992)
Filmography
- Lashkata Ghar, a documentary film on the people called Dom (considered lower cast and untouchable) written and directed by Sezan Mahmud (2010)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYzitugl2fY
- Script for "Gourob" based on his novel "Moner Ghuri Latai", Directed by nationally awarded director Harunur Rashid, Produced by Bangladesh Shishu Academy (1998)
Published songs
Sezan mahmud wrote and tuned many popular songs sung by eminent sigers of Bangladesh. His lyricist debut was "Nelson Mandela", a song written on Mandela's 70th birthday to collect signatures from mass population for unconditional release from jail. The song was sung by Fakir Alamgir. Among other popular songs Ami Noi Bonolata Sen (Kanakchanpa), Kono Ek Sundori Rate (Samina Chowdhury), Amar Duchokh Diye (Tapan Chowdhury), Banchar Moro Banchte Chai (Renaissance), Ektai Prithibi Amader (Dolchut & other Bands), Tobu Bhalobahi Amader Dhaka (Fakir Alamgir) are mentionable.Award in literature
- Agrani Bank Award for Juvenile Literature given by Bangladesh Shishu AcademyShishu AcademyShishu Academy is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.-Awards Given by Shishu Academy:...
(National Academy for Children (1988) - Our Pride Award (2005) given by Bangladesh-American Foundation Inc.
Award in professional works
- MSI Faculty Scholar in Cancer research (2010, Awarded by American Association for Cancer Research)http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/meetings--workshops/travel-grants/minority-serving-institution-faculty-scholar-awards/2010-minority-serving-institution-faculty-scholar-in-cancer-research.aspx
- MSI Faculty Scholar in Cancer research (2008, Awarded by American Association for Cancer Research)http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/research-funding--training-grants/travel-grants/minority-serving-institution-faculty-scholar-awards/2008-minority-serving-institution-faculty-scholars-in-cancer-research-.aspx
- APHA-PHEHP Early Career Award (2006, American Public Health Association, First Asian)
- Alabama Power Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award (2001, University of Alabama at Birmingham)
- James Snitzler Scholarship Award (1997, Harvard University)
- international Diabetes Federation (IDF) Fellowship Award (Harvard University, 1995)