About Nazrul Center
A Digital Archive of the Life and Legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Nazrul Center is a comprehensive digital archive dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the life, works, and intellectual legacy of Bangladesh’s National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The initiative was launched by Dr. Al-Amin Khan (PHD), Head of Sales & Marketing at ATN News and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Media & Communication at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), with the support of the Kabi Nazrul Institute.
Background and Rationale
There is a deep and widespread interest in Kazi Nazrul Islam among readers, researchers, students, and admirers both in Bangladesh and abroad. However, access to Nazrul’s books, manuscripts, research papers, and related documents remains limited. Many of these materials are rare, out of print, geographically scattered, or financially inaccessible to a large section of interested readers.
This lack of availability creates a significant barrier for those who wish to study, research, or simply understand Nazrul’s life and contributions in depth.
The idea of Nazrul Center emerged from the need to remove these barriers and make reliable, authentic information about Nazrul easily accessible to people across the world through a single digital platform.
Vision and Objectives
Nazrul Center aims to collect, compile, preserve, and present all available works and materials related to Kazi Nazrul Islam in one place.
The core objectives are:
To preserve Nazrul’s literary, musical, and cultural creations in digital form
To make Nazrul-related resources freely accessible worldwide
To support academic research and independent study
To protect original Nazrul songs from distortion and manipulation
To promote Nazrul’s humanist, revolutionary, and inclusive philosophy globally
This archive is designed not only as a preservation project, but also as a large public digital library, open to anyone with an internet connection.
What the Nazrul Center Contains
The digital archive includes a wide range of materials related to Nazrul, such as:
All available books written by Kazi Nazrul Islam
Research papers, essays, and articles on Nazrul
Publications of the Kabi Nazrul Institute
Thousands of Nazrul songs in their original tunes
Audio recordings and CDs
Rare and historical photographs
Video footage and documentary films
Initially, the archive includes approximately 500 photographs, with plans to expand continuously.
The content is currently classified into 12 thematic sections, referred to as “corners,” for easier navigation and research.
Research and Development
At present, ten researchers are actively engaged in collecting, verifying, digitizing, and organizing Nazrul-related materials. Books, manuscripts, documents, and audiovisual content are being sourced from individuals and institutions both locally and internationally.
Special attention is being given to readers and researchers at the grassroots level, many of whom face serious difficulties in accessing or purchasing Nazrul’s works. Nazrul Center is committed to ensuring that all materials are available free of cost to users.
Collaboration and Support
The project is being developed with the cooperation and assistance of:
Cultural and academic institutions
Research organizations
Individual collectors and scholars
Support is being received in areas such as content collection, documentation, authentication, and digitization.
Way Forward
The initial groundwork for Nazrul Center began in 2015, with the full-scale digital archive officially launched in December 2017. The archive continues to grow as new materials are discovered, digitized, and added.
Nazrul Center represents a long-term commitment to preserving the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam and ensuring that his voice remains accessible to future generations.
Our Commitment
Nazrul Center is our collective effort to:
Bring Nazrul’s creations to every doorstep
Preserve his works in their authentic form
Promote his ideals of justice, equality, and humanity
Ensure that the National Poet of Bangladesh remains alive in thought, study, and culture
Through this digital archive, Kazi Nazrul Islam continues to speak to the world.
Founder & Advisors
NazrulCenter: Management
- Dr.Al-Amin Khan,Founder
- Ferdous Khan, Executive Director
- Ekram Ahmed, Advisor
- Idris Ali,Chief, Culture Initiatives
With support from:
- Nazrul Institute, Dhaka
- Nazrul Tirtho, Kolkata
- Nazrul Academy, Dhaka
- Nazrul University, Trishal, Mymensingh
- Green dot
- Prime Bank Ltd