Humayun Ahmed's 79th Birthday Today, Milad and Tributes Arranged at Nuhash Palli
Today, November 13, is the 79th birthday of celebrated writer Humayun Ahmed. On this occasion, various programmes have been arranged at Nuhash Palli, which he created, in the Pirujali area of Gazipur Sadar upazila.
Humayun Ahmed was at once a novelist, short-story writer, lyricist, screenwriter and filmmaker. As one of the most popular Bengali writers of the twentieth century, his contribution to Bangla literature is immense.
On the occasion of the birthday, a milad mahfil, prayers, cake cutting and floral tributes at his grave have been arranged at Nuhash Palli.
His wife Meher Afroz Shaon, family members, fans and admirers will take part in the programme. The entrance gate of Nuhash Palli will be kept open for fans on the day.
Every year, fans rush here from different parts of the country to pay tribute to their favourite writer.
Humayun Ahmed was born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur village of Kendua upazila in Netrokona. His father was Fayzur Rahman Ahmed and his mother Ayesha Akhtar Khatun.
In his long literary life, he wrote countless popular novels, stories and dramas. His created characters Himu, Misir Ali and Shuvro gained special popularity among readers.
Alongside literature, he also left a mark of distinctive talent in filmmaking.
Humayun Ahmed died on July 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment in New York in the United States. He was later buried under a litchi tree at Nuhash Palli in Gazipur, which he himself created.
Even after his death, this popular writer lives on in the hearts of readers and viewers through his literary work and the characters he created.
