Sen, Satyen (1907-1981) novelist, journalist, historian and politician was born in tangibari, munshiganj. His father, Dharanimohan Sen, was a writer and his paternal uncle, kshitimohan sen, was the chancellor of Visva-Bharati University. After passing the Entrance examination (1924) Satyen Sen went to Kolkata, where he joined jugantar, a political party. After passing FA and BA, he started studying MA in History at Calcutta University, but had to discontinue his studies when he was arrested for his association with Jugantar. While in jail, he passed MA in Bengali. In 1938 he was released from jail and, returning to vikramapura, joined the peasant movement. He became a leader of the communist party of bangladesh. He was arrested a number of times, in 1949, 54, 58 and 65, serving a total of 18 years in prison.

Apart from his political activities, Satyen Sen also worked as an assistant editor (1954) of the daily Sangbad. He was one of the organisers of Pragati Lekhak 0 Shilpi Sanggha and was the founder of udichi, a cultural organisation. Though he started to write late in life, he wrote about 40 books, among them Bhorer Bihangi (1957), Abhishapta Nagari (1967), Padachihna (1968), Paper Santan (1969), Kumarjib (1969), Bidrohi Kaibarta (1969), Purusamedh (1969), Alberuni (1969), Ma (1969), Aparajeya (1970), Ruddhadvar Muktapran (1973), Mahabidroher Kahini (1958), Bangladesher Krsaker Sanggram (1976), Manab Sabhyatar Usalagne (1969), British Birodhi Svadhinata Sanggrame Mussalmander Bhumika (1986), Patabahar (1967), Abhiyatri (1969), Amader Ei Prthibi (1967), Atomer Katha (1969), Manorama Masima (1970), and Simanta Surya Abdul Gaffar Khan (I976). Satyen Sen's writings reflect his leftist politics.

In 1970, Satyen Sen received the Bangla Academy Award for his novels. [Tapan Bagchi]