ĭas received Rabindra-Memorial Award for Banalata Sen in 1953 at All Bengal Rabindra Literature Convention. Das's early poems exhibit the influence of Kazi Nazrul Islam, but in the latter half of the 20th century, Das's influence became one of the major catalysts in the making of Bengali poetry. His notable works include Ruposhi Bangla, Banalata Sen, Mahaprithibi, Shreshtha Kavita. After his death, it was discovered that apart from poems, Das wrote 21 novels and 108 short stories. Most of his work were hidden, and only seven volumes of his poems were published. ĭas was very underrated poet in his time he wrote profusely, but as he was a recluse and introvert, he did not publish most of his writings during his lifetime.
Some deem the accident as an attempt at suicide. The witnesses said that though the tramcar whistled, he did not stop, and got struck.
Das died on 22 October 1954, eight days after being hit by a tramcar.
He settled in Kolkata after the partition of India. He taught at many colleges but was never granted tenure. He had a troubling career and suffered financial hardship throughout his life. Banalata Sen, Rupasi Bangla, Akashlina, Banalata Sen, Campe, Bodhīorn in Barisal to a Vaidya- Brahmo family, Das studied English literature at Presidency College, Kolkata and earned his MA from Calcutta University.
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