The New Nation - Internet Edition

The 54th birthday of Hasan Hafiz, a noted poet of 1970's will be on October 15. On this day he was born in Elahinagar of Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj.

So far he authored 55 published books, of which 25 are book of poems. Sangskritik Khabar of Kolkata, published one of his books says a press release.

Hasan Hafiz won a number of awards for his contribution journalism and literature. These include Artish Dipankar Srigyan Gold Medal, Agrani Bank Sishu Sahitya Purasker, DUCSU Literary Award, Kabitalap Purasker, Tonatuni Padak, Commitment Padak, Moulana Bhasani Smriti Padak.

He worked as a journalist in the now defunct Dainik Bangla, the Janakantha and the Boishakhi Television. Currently Hafiz is a joint news editor of The Amar Desh.