Born in the village of Tambulkhana in Faridpur District, Jasimuddin had one of the most remarkable careers of any Bangladeshi poet. Popularly known as Pollikobi, he is acclaimed for his celebratory representations of the rural Bangladesh in his poetry. As a collector of folk literature, he worked closely with Dr Dineshchandra, famous Bengali Litterateur who believed Jasimuddin had created a new school of poetry in Bengali literature scene. As one of the compilers of Purbo-Bongo Gitika (Ballads of East Bengal), he collected more than 10,000 folk songs and some of which have been included in his traditional song compilations Jari Gaan and Murshida Gaan. His work also includes the interpretation and philosophy of Bengali folklore tradition. Some of his most popular works include Rakhali, Nakshi Kanthar Maath, Baluchor, Dhankhet, Sojan Badiyar Ghat, Rangila Nayer Majhi, Hashu, Rupobati and Beder Meye. Among all his works, Nakshi Kanthar Maath (Field of the Embroidered Quilt) is considered a masterpiece and has been translated into many different languages.

"Brothers and sisters, remember Hindu and Muslims lived side by side in Bangladesh. Just as how the omnipresence of Allah and the greatness of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is etched on our sarees, the presence of Hindu god Krishna playing the flute sitting on a tree is also embroidered.

In the depths of my heart I've kept the feeling that I experienced when I discovered the amazing wave of folk music while travelling in different villages. When I met Abbas (singer Abbasuddin), I thought that I should spread folk music through his astounding voice amidst the educated class of the country."