Eshak Khan

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Eshak Khan
Born (1953-08-07) 7 August 1953 (age 70)
Sirajganj, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
Nationality East Pakistani (now called Bangladeshi
Education University of Dhaka
Occupation(s)Fiction writer, dramatist
Years active1971–present
Movement Liberation war of Bangladesh
Awards Bangla Academy Literary Award (2023)

Eshak Khan (born 7 August 1953) is a Bangladeshi writer and activist best known for his freedom fighting theme especially for the Bangladesh Liberation War. [1] In 2023, He was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award for Biography. [2]

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Life

Khan was born on 7 August 1953 in Sirajganj District. He has a degree of Mass Communication and Journalism from University of Dhaka. [3]

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