His first story Chandapatan was published in 1955 in the Sunday edition of Anandabazar Patrika.
He lost his father at a very young age, and took responsibility of his family.
[1] His son Amitendu Palit, is an eminent IES officer and economist.
In 2005, Shyamanand Jalan directed film Eashwar Mime Co., an adaptation of Dibyendu Palit's story, Mukhabhinoy, by noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar.
The film is story of a travelling mime company selling products and a writer's views upon its journey.