Jashim was born on August 14, 1950 in Keraniganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh as Abul Khair Jashim Uddin. He was an actor and writer, known for Sundori (1979), Banglar Nayok (1995) and Surrender (1987). He was married to Nasrin and Suchorita. He died on October 8, 1998 in Dhaka.