Asim Saha (20 February 1949 – 18 June 2024) was a Bangladeshi poet and novelist. He received Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011 for his contributions to 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 | |
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অসীম সাহা | |
 Saha in 2014 | |
| Born | 20 February 1949 |
| Died | 18 June 2024 (aged 75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, novelist |
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Life and career
editSaha was born on 20 February 1949 in his uncle's house in Netrokona district of the then East Bengal (now Bangladesh).[3] His paternal residence was in Shivalaya Upazila of Manikganj District. His father, Akhil Buddha Saha, was a professor.
Saha's writing career started in 1964.[3] He 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][4]
Saha died on 18 June 2024, while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He was 75.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "21 awarded with Ekushey Padak 2019". Dhaka Tribune. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "PM hands over Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d অসীম সাহা [Ashim Saha]. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 13 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Ekushey Padak winning poet Ashim Saha dies". Daily Sun. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Renowned poet Ashim Saha dies aged 75". The Business Standard. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Poet Asim Saha passes away at 75". Somoy News.
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