Ashim Saha

Ashim 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]

Ashim Saha
Asim Saha speaks at a stage in Chandpur
Born (1949-02-20) 20 February 1949
Netrokona district East Pakistan, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupationpoet and novelist
AwardsBangla Academy Literary Award (2011)
Ekushey Padak (2019)

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

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. অসীম সাহা [Ashim Saha]. arts.bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 13 April 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2019.


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