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]

Asim Saha
Asim Saha speaks at a stage in Chandpur
Born	(1949-02-20) 20 February 1949 (age 73) Netrokona district East Pakistan, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Occupation	Poet and Novelist
Awards	Bangla 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

• Bangla Academy Literary Award (2011)
• Ekushey Padak (2019)

References

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