Humayun-Ahmed

More than a decade after his death in 2012, Humayun Ahmed continues to occupy a place in Bangladeshi literature that few writers, living or dead, can claim. He wrote across genres with astonishing speed and range: domestic drama, science fiction, historical fiction, and horror. He created dozens of memorable characters, from the eccentric scientist Misir Ali to the gentle, tragicomic Shuvro. Yet if one were to ask readers across Bangladesh which of his characters has traveled furthest bey...

Today marks the 14th death anniversary of acclaimed novelist Humayun Ahmed. He died on this day in 2012 while undergoing treatment in the United States. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur of Kendua Upazila in Netrokona district. The grief of losing him still lingers in the hearts of his readers. Although 14 years have passed since his death, Humayun Ahmed continues to live on through his writings in the hearts of countless readers. His nickname was Kajol. His father initially n...

Is the talented writer Ahmed Sofa the discoverer or patron of the immensely popular author Humayun Ahmed? This question has surfaced in several social media discussions marking Ahmed Sofa's birth anniversary.If Sofa played any role at all in the emergence of Humayun Ahmed as a literary figure, what exactly was it? Looking closely at those discussing the matter, it appears few hold a concrete understanding. A vague, general perception persists that in the distant past, Ahmed Sofa introduced a you...