Sukumar Barua

Sukumar Barua (5 January 1938 – 2 January 2026) was a Bangladeshi poet. While working in various positions at the University of Dhaka, Barua wrote critically acclaimed children's rhymes and literature. His works were mostly humorous in nature, with some carrying a political edge. For his works, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak by the government of Bangladesh in 2017.