Ahsan Habib (2 January 1917 – 10 July 1985) was a Bangladeshi poet and literary figure in Bengali culture. He was born in the village of Shankarpasha, in

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. 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

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and worked on ''Daily Azad'', ''Monthly Mohammadi'', ''Daily Krishak'', ''Daily Ittehad'', ''Weekly Prabaha'', etc.

Early life

He was born in

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 Govt. Brojomohun College, Barisal (also BM College) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Bangladesh. It is located in the city of Barisal in south-western Bangladesh. History On June 14, 1889, Aswini Kumar Dutta founded Brojo ...

, he shifted to

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for livelihood.

Literary works

Poems

His first book of poetry was ''Ratri Shesh''. Others include: * ''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, including: * UNESCO Literary Prize (1960–61) * Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961) *

Adamjee Literary Award Adamjee Literary Award, also known as Adamjee Prize, is a literary award bestowed by the government of Pakistan. It is presented by the president. The award seeks to recognize those people who have made "meritorious contribution" to the literature ...

(1964) * Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1977) *

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak ( bn, একুশে পদক; lit. "Twentyfirst Award") is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contribut ...

(1978) * Jatiya (National) Padak * Abul Mansur Ahmed Memorial Prize (1980) * Abul Kalam Memorial Prize (1984)

References

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