Humayun Ahmed's 76th birthday today

The 76th birthday of Humayun Ahmed, a noted writer, dramatist, screenwriter and filmmaker, is being observed on Wednesday. Though he passed away from cancer in 2012, his work still keeps him alive in the hearts of his readers.

He was born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur, Kendua, in the Netrokona district. His parents were Faizur Rahman Ahmed and Ayesha Faiz. Humayun was the eldest of five siblings, with two brothers and two sisters. His brother Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is also a famous writer, and his other brother, Ahsan Habib, is a cartoonist and humor writer.

Over his forty-year literary career, Humayun Ahmed delighted readers with many popular novels and introduced memorable characters like Himu and Misir Ali. He also directed several beloved dramas and films.

He received numerous awards, such as the Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award, Humayun Qadir Memorial Award, Lekhak Shibir Award, Michael Madhusudan Dutta Award, and the National Film Award.

A seminar will be held today at 4.00pm at the Poet Shamsur Rahman Seminar Room in Bangla Academy to honor Humayun Ahmed's 76th birth anniversary. Dr. Sarker Amin, Acting Director of the Culture, Periodicals, and Auditorium Department, will give the welcome speech, and fiction writer Salahuddin Shubhra will present the keynote address.

Professors Ahmed Maola and Sumon Rahman will join the discussion, and the event will be chaired by Professor Mohammad Azam, Director General of Bangla Academy.