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About
Bangladeshi poet and children's author whose literary works include Bhalobasar Kobita, Chadai Chhana, and Aguner Dim. Regarded as an important literary figure of his generation, he received numerous honors, including the Bangabandhu Memorial Award and the Poet Jibanananda Das Award.
Before Fame
He studied at Satkania College, the University of Chittagong, and Napier Polytechnic of Edinburgh.
Trivia
He was instrumental in launching a new era of Bangladeshi poetry following The Liberation War.
Family Life
His 1980 marriage to Meena Guha produced three children.
Associated With
He is a contemporary of Indian motivational writer Deepak Chopra.
