Prof. Shamim Reza, PhD

Prof. Shamim Reza is a poet, academic, and cultural thinker with a deep commitment to literature, education, and critical inquiry. Currently, He serves as Professor and Director of the Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture at Jahangirnagar University. His academic interests include comparative literature, subaltern studies, Bangla literature, mysticism, and postcolonial discourse. Prof. Shamim Reza completed his PhD on the life of the subaltern in Indian and Bangladeshi literature, and his creative and scholarly work continues to explore the intersections of language, identity, and cultural history. Over the years, he has published extensively in poetry, prose, essays, and drama, often experimenting with form and diction to reflect the complexities of our time. Alongside his academic pursuits, he remains engaged as an editor, literary organizer, and advisor to various national and international literary initiatives. His goal is to contribute meaningfully to contemporary literary thought while supporting and mentoring emerging writers and scholars.

Program Affiliation
Bangla Language & Literature (BLL)
BA in Bangla
Education

Ph.D., in ‘Life of the Subaltern in Indian and Bangladeshi Literature’, Jahangirnagar University

M. A in Bangla, Jahangirnagar University

BA, Bangla, Jahangirnagar University

Areas of Interest

Comparative literature, Subaltern studies, Bangla literature, Postcolonial discourse, Poetics and aesthetics, Cultural studies, Mysticism in literature, Translation and world literature, Creative writing, Modern literary theory and criticism.

Research & Scholarship

Awards

  • Krittibas Award (2007)
  • Binoy Mojumder Shommanona ( 2014)
  • Kobita Ashram Award (2019 )
  • Bogura Lekhokchakra Shommanona (2020)
  • Khalekded Literary Award
Books

Poetry

  1. Shamim Reza's Selected Poems (2022)
  2. Shrestha Kabita (2021)
  3. Charyalok (2020)
  4. Deshhin Manusher Desh (2018)
  5. Hridoylipi (2014)
  6. Brahmander Ishkul (2009)
  7. Jakhan Rattir Naima Ashe Subarnanagare (2006)
  8. Dur Bishwer Meye (2004)
  9. Patharchitre Nadikatha 2001

Play

  1. Korotir Kotokotha (1997)

Short Stroy

  1. Ritushanghare Jibananada (2009)

Novel

  1. Bharatbarsha (2008)

Essay and Academic Research

  1. Shomoy o Shomoyantorer Chitrakalpa (2019)

Editor

  1.  In Love and Prayer:Syed Manzoorul Islam- 2025.
  2. Odhora Bishwer Pratibhu (a tribute to Kazi Anis Ahmed)- 2020.
  3. African Literary Collection- 1 and 2 in 2003 and 2004