Ahsan Habib (2 January 1917 – 10 July 1985) was a Bangladeshi poet and literary figure in Bengali culture.[1] He was born in the village of Shankarpasha, in Pirojpur. Before the India-Pakistan partition, he worked on several literary magazines: Takbir, Bulbul (1937–38) and The Saogat (1939-43) and he was a staff artiste at the Kolkata Centre of All India Radio. After partition he came to Dhaka and worked on Daily Azad, Monthly Mohammadi, Daily Krishak, Daily Ittehad, Weekly Prabaha, etc.[2]

Ahsan Habib
Born	(1917-01-02)2 January 1917 Shankarpasha , Pirojpur, East Bengal (now Bangladesh)
Died	10 July 1985(1985-07-10) (aged 68) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Occupation	Writer, poet
Years active	1934–1985
Known for	Ashay Basati, Megh Bale Chaitre Jabo, Aranya Nilima, Ranikhaler Sanko
Awards	UNESCO Literary Prize (1960-61) Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961) Ekushey Padak (1978)

Early life

He was born in Pirojpur district. His father's name is Hamijuddin Hawladar and his mother's name is Jomila Khatun. He had been writing poem since his school life. While reading in Brojomohun College, he shifted to Kolkata for livelihood.[3]

Literary works

Poems

His first book of poetry was Ratri Shesh. Others include:[2]

• Chhaya Horin (1962)
• Shara Dupur (1964)
• Ashay Boshoty (1974)
• Megh Bole Choitrey Jabo (1976)
• Duhate Dui Adim Pathar (1980)

For children

• Josna Rater Golpo
• Brsti Pare Tapur Tupur (1977)
• Chutir Din Dupure (1978)

Novels

• Ranee Khaler Shako (for teenagers)
• Aronno Neelima
• Zafrani Rong Payra

Awards

Ahsan Habib received several awards for his literary achievements,[1] including:

• UNESCO Literary Prize (1960–61)
• Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961)
• Adamjee Literary Award (1964)
• Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1977)
• Ekushey Padak (1978)
• Jatiya (National) Padak
• Abul Mansur Ahmed Memorial Prize (1980)
• Abul Kalam Memorial Prize (1984)

References