Poem - Palestine Should Be Free, Poet - Dr. Bodrul Alam Shohag

Palestine Should Be Free

Dr. Bodrul Alam Shohag

Beneath the sun, where olives grow,

A land still weeps where rivers flow.

Children dream beneath the flame,

Yet freedom whispers Palestine’s name.

Walls divide but hearts still beat,

Hope survives on every street.

Tears may fall, yet courage stays,

Lighting dark and endless days.

No chain can bind a people’s song,

No night can silence right from wrong.

The stars above still softly gleam,

Upon a nation’s broken dream.

Justice calls from every sea,

“Let every soul and child be free.”

No more cries beneath the sky,

No more mothers left to sigh.

From mountain high to olive tree,

The world shall echo — *“Let them be free!”*

Biography of Dr. Md. Bodrul Alam (Shohag)

Dr. Md. Bodrul Alam (Shohag) is a distinguished poet, author, legal practitioner, and human rights advocate from Bangladesh. Born on 13 February 1981 in Dhaka, he has earned national and international recognition for his contributions to literature, law, and humanitarian service.

Dr. Alam is the eldest of three brothers. His father, Engineer Md. Siddique Ullah, was severely injured in the 2001 American Twin Tower attack and passed away in 2017. His mother, Mrs. Badrun Nessa, served as the Manager of Zil Bangla Sugar Mills Ltd.

He completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in 1995 and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in 1997 from BAF Shaheen School and College, Dhaka. Later, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Engineering from a foreign university in 2001. After returning to Bangladesh, he began his career in several multinational companies and private television channels.

Expanding his academic pursuits, Dr. Alam earned an MBA in 2004, an LL.B in 2006, and an LL.M in 2008. He successfully passed the Bangladesh Bar Council Examination in 2010, formally beginning his career in the legal profession. He was later awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in 2021. Presently, he is a practicing Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Beyond his legal and literary achievements, Dr. Bodrul Alam (Shohag ) holds several honorary and leadership positions. He serves as the Honorary Chairman of Rupsee Bangla Textile Mills Limited and Shohag Jute and Textile Industries Limited, Dhaka. He is also the National Advisor of the Bangladesh Chapter of the International Organization of United Nations Volunteers (UN Volunteers), the Representative Coordinator for Bangladesh of the World Organization for Human Rights and Peace, and an Ambassador of the International Human Rights Commission.

In addition, Dr. Alam contributes actively to professional and social organizations. He is the Chief Advisor of the Dhaka Journalist Association and the President of the Iqra Foundation Bangladesh.

A prolific writer from an early age, Dr. Alam’s literary works span poetry, fiction, and social thought, many of which have been published in both national and international media—including newspapers, journals, magazines, and digital platforms. He is currently the Managing Editor of Daily Matrubhoomi Khabar and Weekly Ajker Jonokotha.

To date, he has authored two poetry collections, one novel, one short story collection, and six additional books, along with several co-authored publications. His writing reflects deep social awareness, empathy for humanity, and a commitment to justice and truth.

Dr. Alam’s outstanding achievements have earned him over one hundred national and international awards, and he has represented Bangladesh on numerous state and cultural visits abroad.

Driven by a lifelong vision to serve society and uplift the underprivileged, Dr. Md. Bodrul Alam (Shohag ) continues to dedicate his time, intellect, and creativity toward the betterment of humanity and the progress of his beloved nation, Bangladesh.