Tutul, Ahmedur Chowdhury from Bangladesh is a phenomenon in international Publishing, being a multifaceted publisher, an editor, and a poet. His main impetus is to communicate a humanistic outlook on life regardless of religion and politics. His genuine commitment is his compelling force.
He created the journal Shuddhashar, and his publishing company sprang out of that. His belief in his work has pushed him ahead, even in exile.
His journal Shuddhashar is recreated digitally in the small town of Skien in Norway.
He has received many international awards as well as a prize from Norwegian PEN, and he is included in the Association of the leading editors of Norway.
Tutul`s voice will remain important for another thirty years.
William Nygaard
Retired head of Norwegian publication house Aschehoug and former chairman of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation and Norsk PEN.