Humayun recalled on death anniversary

Humayun Ahmed
Humayun Ahmed

Humayun Ahmed does not need any introduction to the people of Bangladesh. Even six years after his death, Humayun remains one of the most popular authors of recent time.

The sixth death anniversary of the celebrated playwright, writer and filmmaker was observed on Thursday, according to UNB.

Family of the writer and his fans observed the day with various programmes.

The programmes included offering special prayers at the writer's graveyard at Nuhash Palli, paying homage to him and holding milad and doa mahfil at Shaheed Smriti Bidyapith, a school established by the writer.

Different television channels aired various programmes highlighting the life and works of the wordsmith.

Himu Paribahan, a platform of Humayun fans, went to the Nuhash Palli for paying their due respect to the writer.

They campaigned for creating awareness about cancer to the mass people in their journey.

Alongside, members of Himu Paribahan in 40 districts observed the day in a befitting manner.

Doa Mahfil, distribution of foods at the orphanage and old homes, planting trees, essay and painting competitions, screening of Humayun's films, discussions, seminars and distribution of brochures on cancer awareness were arranged on the day. 

Humayun Ahmed was born in Netrakona's Mohanganj to Foyzur Rahman Ahmed and Ayesha Foyez on 13 November, 1948.

The writer died of cancer at a hospital in New York on 19 July, 2012.

Humayun Ahmed won Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award, Lekhak Shibir Award and Michael Madhusudan Padak for his outstanding contributions to the Bangla literature.