Humayun Ahmed was born on 13th November 1948 at Mohongonj, Netrokona. He is a famous and probably the most popular writer in Bangladesh.
Humayun Ahmed’s father Foyzur Rahman, a police officer, was murdered by the Pakistani army during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Younger brother is considered as the best science fiction writer of Bangla language. He's also a children's book writer, columnist and a professor. Their brother Ahsan Habib is also a popular writer.
Humayun Ahmed went to Chittagong Collegiate School for his secondary education. He did a very good result (Board Stand) in both his Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) examinations. After that he completed his graduation from the University of Dhaka with excellent result. He obtained a PhD. in Polymer Chemistry from the North Dakota State University.
Humayun Ahmed joined the Department of Chemistry in Dhaka University as a lecturer. He retired as a Professor of the Department of Chemistry (According to his novel “Chobi Bananor Galpo”) of the University of Dhaka and he is also an honorary fellow in writing at the University of Iowa.
Humayun Ahmed is one of the most popular novelists and dramatists in Bangladesh. His stories and novels involve lives of the middle-class people. He started his authorial life with Nondito Naroke (In Blissful Hell) in 1973. Immediately after Nondito Naroke, Humayun’s Shankhaneel Karagar (Flowers of Flame) was published in the same year, though the later one was the first novel written by Humayun. These two books brought him much acquaintance among the reading public of Bangla novels. Since then, he has published more than a hundred novels. Many of his novels have been adapted successfully for television serials and plays.He has recently emerged as a successful filmmaker. He was elected as one of the best ten living Bangali by 'Muktadhara'.
Selected Novels
Nondito Noroke
Shongkhonil Karagar
Mondroshoptok
Durey Kothay
Showrov
Phera
Krishno Paksha
Shazghar
Bashor
Grawrypur Junction
Nripoti (Drama)
Omanush
Bohubrihi
Eishob Din Ratri
Ashabori
Daruchini Dip
Shuvro
Nokhkhotrer Raat
Nishithini
Amar Achhey Jol
Kothao Kew Nei
Aguner Parashmony
Srabon Megher Din
Akash Bhora Megh
Mohapurush (Drama)
Jotsna O Jananir Galpo
Books on Liberation War
1971
Aguner Parashmoni
Shyamal Chhaya
Jochhna O Jananir Galpo
Anil Bagchir Ekdin
Misir Ali Books
Misir Ali, the character created by Humayun Ahmed, a very intelligent lone professor of Psychology of the University of Dhaka unveils secrets.
Devi
Nishithini
Brihonnola
Ami Misir Ali
Kohen Kabi Kalidash
Voy (Story collection)
Misir Alir Omomangshito Rohosho
Bagh-Bondi Misir Ali
Himu
Himu
Himu Mama
Darojar Opashe
Himur Rupali Ratri
Halud Himu Kalo RAB
Chole Jay Bosonter Din
Science Fiction
Tomader Jonno Valobasa
Tara Tin Jon
Anonto Nakhatrobithi
Fiha Sameekaran
Erina
Kuhok
Ema
Omega Point
Sunno
Onno Bhuban
Ditio Manob
Ahok (Collection)
Supernatural
Advut Sob Golpo
Kalo Jadukar
Pipli Begum
Kani Daini
Kutu Miah
Satire
Elebele
Elebele-2
Filmography (as Director)
Aguner Parashmony: 1995
Srabon Megher Din: 2000
Dui Duari: 2001
Chondra Kotha: 2003
Shyamal Chhaya: 2004
Television Drama
Eishob Dinratri (Story of Our Days)
Bohubrihi
Ayomoy
Kothao Keu Nei
Aj Robbar
Nokhkhotrer Raat
Ure Jai Bokpongkhi
Amra Tin Jon
Kala Koitor
Achievements:
--Bangla Academy Award 1981
--Shishu Academy Award
--Ekushe Podok 1994
--National Film Award (Best Story 1993, Best Film 1994, Best Dialogue 1994)
--Lekhak Shibir Prize (1973)
--Michael Madhusudan Medal (1987)
--Bacsas Prize (1988)
--Humayun Qadir Memorial Prize (1990)
--Jainul Abedin Gold Medal
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