 He was known also for his commitment to the uplifting of women, and his strong stance against Hindu religious orthodoxy and ritual.His collection "Hanshir Gaan" was a satire against upper-caste Hindu dominance of religious practices.His Bengali nationalist anthem "Dhana Dhanya Pushpa Bhara" is immensely popular in both Bangladesh and India, and was reportedly considered a possible choice to become the national anthem of Bangladesh in 1971.