Ashim Saha
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.
Ashim Saha
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- Name
- Asim Saha
- Born
- 20 February 1949
- Birthplace
- Netrokona district, Dhaka Division, East Bengal, Pakistan
- Died
- 18 June 2024
- Place of death
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Occupation
- Poet, novelist
- Awards
- * Bangla Academy Literary Award
- Nationality
- Bangladesh · Pakistan
- Honours
- Bangla Academy Literary Award · Ekushey Padak
- Languages
- Bangla
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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.
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Ashim Saha (1949–2024) was a poet and writer, a national of Bangladesh and Pakistan. The poet was born in Netrokona District and died in Dhaka.
Languages used include Bangla. Honours include Bangla Academy Literary Award and Ekushey Padak.
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• Name — Asim Saha • Native Name — অসীম সাহা • Born — 20 February 1949 • Birthplace — Netrokona district, Dhaka Division, East Bengal, Pakistan • Died — 18 June 2024 • Place of death — Dhaka, Bangladesh • Occupation — Poet, novelist • Awards — * Bangla Academy Literary Award • Ekushey Padak
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Life and career
Saha was born on 20 February 1949 in his uncle's house in Netrokona district of the then East Bengal (now Bangladesh). 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. He completed his Secondary education in 1965 and Higher Secondary education from Madaripur Government Nazimuddin College in 1967. In 1973, he obtained his post-graduate degree from the University of Dhaka. Saha died on 18 June 2024, while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He was 75.
Ekushe Padak recipients Ashim Saha, Bangaldesh
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- 1.21 awarded with Ekushey Padak 2019. Dhaka Tribune. 6 February 2019.
- 2.PM hands over Ekushey Padak. The Daily Star. 20 February 2019.
- 3.bdnews24.com. 13 April 2013.
- 4.Ekushey Padak winning poet Ashim Saha dies. Daily Sun. 18 June 2024.
- 5.Renowned poet Ashim Saha dies aged 75. The Business Standard. 18 June 2024.
- 6.Poet Asim Saha passes away at 75. Somoy News.
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