Pathik edits a magazine, Bratya, that focuses on the life and livelihood of the subaltern people of Bangladesh. He also acts as the assistant editor of Pothorekha, a literary magazine in Bangladesh, and he is an executive member of Jatiyo Kobita Parishad, Bangladesh. He is the founder and chairman of Bratya Film, and Bratya Creation.[6]
Pathik's film Nekabbarer Mahaproyan won seven National Film awards.[7][2] The original winner of the Best Film Award, Brihonnola, was disqualified due to plagiarism.[8]
Pathik's first poem Krishokphool was published in 1996.[10] As of 2017, he has published 14 books including Chashar Put, Ekaki Jomin, Shetu Harabar Din, Chashar Bachan, Langoler Bhubon and Dadar Khorom.[6]
Criticism
Masud Pathik took a stand for the government during the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement.[11] During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Masud Pathik, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[12] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[13][14]
