Sezan Mahmud


Saleh M. M. Rahman, better known by his pen name Sezan Mahmud, is a Bangladeshi-born American writer, lyricist, columnist and physician. He was awarded the Shishu Academy Award in 1395 Bengali year. A physician by training, he works as a professor of medicine and Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Professional life

He received his M.B.B.S degree in medicine from Sir Salimullah Medical College, under Dhaka University in 1992, M.P.H degree from Harvard University School of Public Health in 1997 and Ph.D. from University of Alabama, Birmingham, School of Public Health in 2001. He has completed his IDF fellowship in Endocrinology at Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School. He was tenured full professor of Public Health at Florida A&M University and Clinical Research Professor of Medicine at Florida State University

Literature

Sezan Mahmud published his debut novel "AgniBalak" in 2009, well received by eminent writers and critics of contemporary Bengali literature. His book on the true, untold stories of Naval Commandos in the Bangladesh liberation war, one of the very first books on true stories of Liberation war, Operation Jackpot was translated into English and published in Amazon Kindle version. His contribution to popularize the history of liberation war of Bangladesh to youngsters is noteworthy. His juvenile novel based on the liberation war was retold in the full-length feature film "Gourob" 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.

Published books

Compilations

Sezan Mahmud wrote and tuned many songs sung by eminent singers from 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 songs are "Elomelo Chul ar Lolater Bhaj", "Ami Noi Bonolata Sen", "Kono Ek Sundori Rate", "Amar Duchokh Diye", "Banchar Moro Banchte Chai", "Ektai Prithibi Amader", and "Tobu Bhalobahi Amader Dhaka".

Awards in literature