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Nikhil Sen, born in Barisal, Bangladesh in 1931, is a political and cultural activist. His long career has seen him in teaching, journalism, progressing movements, political activities. He was imprisoned several times by the Government of Pakistan (when Bangladesh was still East Pakistan, a part of Pakistan until 26th March, 1971). During the liberation war in Bangladesh, he managed to escape being arrested by the Pakistan Army or its collaborators and helped the Mukti Bahini to organize and launch attack on these elements opposed to the independence of Bangladesh.

Sen still leaves in Barisal and is actively involved in spread of education and raising social, cultural and political awareness among the youth. He is a member of the Governing Body of the local Amritalal Dey College (secondary college). Nikhil Sen is widely regarded as being a cultured gentleman in his own circle. As a perpetual lover of all things ethereal and artistic, Sen has contributed much in the fields of drama and poetry recitation. Sen is widely known as one of the proponents of the performing arts and education both locally and nationally and has received numerous recognitions for his efforts. Nikhil Sen was born on the 16th of April, 1931 in Barisal to parents Jatish Chandra Sengupta and Sharajini Sengupta. Sen’s childhood was spent in the village he was born and he was educated at Kalashgram Primary School, and then Madhabpasha Chandradeep Institution. Sen ventured out to Kolkata on the completion of his school years in 1947. Sen received his honors degree in Business at Kolkata City College and returned to his hometown. Career Despite passing his honors in business from Kolkata City College, Sen practiced journalism and teaching for a fair amount of time. In 1952 he joined Karnakathi Gause Rahman High School as the vice principal, a position he remained in for nine years. After teaching in Aiyub’s rule was prohibited, Sen started teaching students privately in his house. As for journalism, he started work on The Sangbad in the 50s and worked as assistant editor in Lokbani. He has worked on the papers of various political parties such as Awami League and the Communist Party. He has been especially active as a member of the Communist Party. His journalistic endeavors have been mostly in affiliation with politics. Family All throughout Sen’s endeavors in the expansion of education and the performing arts, he has been supported by his family. His wife, Padma Sen, is a retired teacher of Barisal Government Girls’ High School. He has three children, who are all currently established in their respective professions. Political Affiliations After doing a sizeable amount of editorial work on the publications of Awami League and the Communist Party, Sen became involved with the Communist Party for many years. In 1954 he was elected the chairperson of the Communist Party’s electoral cell. After Bangladesh achieved independence his affiliations turned to nationalistic policies under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, although he has retained his ties with the Communist Party. Cultural Endeavors Nikhil Sen’s cultural endeavors have resulted in the establishment of the Barisal Drama and Poetry Centre. Sen is regarded as one of Barisal’s high-profile dramatists. Sen has also worked with various eminent cultural organisations, such as Rabindra Sangeet Committee, Jibananda Academy, National Recitation Committee etc. Contributions to Amrita Lal Dey College Nikhil Sen was in charge of the first lecture session held at Amrita La Dey College in 1992. This college has been widely acclaimed as an important institution in the south of Bangladesh, and Sen can claim in contributing a sizeable amount to the name and fame that is currently attached to Amrita Lal De College.

Awards and Accolades Nikhil Sen has received various awards and accolades nationally and locally for his cultural endeavors. His national awards are: He received the Bangladesh Group Theatre award in 1999, the Naren Biswas Memorial Award in 2002, Shahid Munir Chowdhury Award in 2005, the National Rabindra Sangeet Artistes’ Committee Award in 2008, and the Kheyali Group Theatre Award and Akbar Hussein Award in 2009. His local accolades are: a presentation from Barisal Brajhamohon College in 1992, a presentation from the Zilla Art Academy in 1996, the Barisal Contributions to the English language and Contributions to the Bengali Language awards. He has been interviewed by BBC and the Voice of America.