''Saogat'', also called ''Saugat'' ( ''Presentation''), was a leading

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literary journal. First published in

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in 1918, its editor was

Mohammad Nasiruddin Mohammad Nasiruddin (20 November 1888 – 21 May 1994) was a Bangladeshi journalist and progressive thinker. He became an important reformer of Muslim Bengal in early 20th century and provided platform for female writers. He received Ekushey Pada ...

. Abdul Karim, a scholar, also edited the magazine, which was published on a monthly basis. It mostly covered the work of

Muslim authors and supported for the involvement of Bengali Muslim women in literary activities. Saogat

The publication of ''Saogat'' was kept suspended in 1922 due to financial constraints. In 1926, its publication was resumed and since then it continued uninterruptedly until 1947.

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