Ashim Saha

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Asim Saha
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Asim Saha speaks at a stage in Chandpur
Born (1949-02-20) 20 February 1949 (age 74)
Nationality Bangladeshi
Occupation(s) Poet and Novelist
Awards Bangla Academy Literary Award (2011)
Ekushey Padak (2019)

Asim Saha (born 20 February 1949) is a Bangladeshi poet and novelist. He received Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011 for his contributions in poetry. In recognition of his contribution to Bengali language and literature, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2019. [1] [2]

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Early life

Saha was born on 20 February 1949 in his uncle's house in Netrokona district of the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). [3] His paternal residence is in Shivalaya Upazila of Manikganj District. His father Akhil buddha Saha was a professor. Saha completed his Secondary education in 1965 and Higher Secondary education from Madaripur Government Nazimuddin College in 1967. [3] In 1973, he obtained his post-graduate degree from the university of Dhaka. [3]

Career

Saha's writing career started in 1964. [3]

Awards

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References

  1. "21 awarded with Ekushey Padak 2019". Dhaka Tribune. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  2. "PM hands over Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 অসীম সাহা [Ashim Saha]. arts.bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 13 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.