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Shankh Ghosh was born on 5 February 1932 in Chandpur, now Bangladesh. Kuntak is his pen name. Educated at Chandraprabha Vidyapeeth, Pakshi (in Pabna District, Bangladesh); Presidency College and Calcutta University. Prominent poet, essayist and editor was associated with Jadavpur University. 'Days and Nights' (1956) first book of poetry. Among the various awards received by Kabir, the most notable are Sahitya Akademi Award (1977), Rabindra Award (1989), Kabir Samman (1998), Saraswati Samman (1998). Expired on 21 April 2021. Hirak Sangraha Prabanda