Humayun Ahmed

Humayun Ahmed and his quiet, subtle humanist stances

There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
13 November 2023, 13:23 PM

Remembering Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of three actors

Celebrated literary figure Humayun Ahmed was deeply loved by millions of readers during his lifetime. As an author, he gained immense popularity by creating characters like Himu, Rupa, and Misir Ali, through which he earned countless devoted fans. The craze for Himu is still visible in today’s generation, as fans still wear yellow panjabi—a signature dress worn by the character.
12 November 2023, 18:05 PM

Salahuddin Lavlu’s television drama set to commemorate Humayun Ahmed

The drama, named “Ami Humayun Ahmed hote chai,” is written by Razia Sultana Jenny, and renowned artistes like Dolly Zahur, Jonaed Bukdadi, Riya, Sarker Apu, Roshan, Roshni, and Salahuddin Lavlu himself are featured in it.  The TV drama is scheduled to be aired at 9:30 PM, November 13, on Channel i.
6 November 2023, 07:56 AM

I still act to feed my artistic soul: Dolly Zahur

She once portrayed the iconic character of Rabeya in late legendary writer-director Humayun Ahmed’s “Shonkhonil Karagar” in 1992.
3 August 2023, 10:58 AM

Mahfuz Ahmed apologises for commenting about Zahid Hasan

Recently, in an interview, Mahfuz made some comments about Zahid Hasan, while reminiscing about their friendship, for which the former has apologised.
25 July 2023, 05:28 AM

Tired of filing cases against them: Meher Afroz Shaon

During her visit to Nuhash Polli on Wednesday morning, Shaon expressed her frustration over various dramas and movies of Humayun Ahmed being streamed on popular OTT platforms and YouTube channels without any proper permission or contract.
20 July 2023, 11:35 AM

'We had a lot of disagreements, but they subsided and we made classics'

Abul Hayat had worked in many of Humayun Ahmed’s noted productions, such as “Aaj Robibar”, “Bohubrihi” and “Nokkhotrer Raat”. On the death anniversary of Humayun Ahmed, the actor shared some of his sweet memories with the legendary writer.
19 July 2023, 07:46 AM

Humayun Ahmed through the eyes of Asaduzzaman Noor

Today marks the ninth death anniversary of legendary author and director Humayun Ahmed. He was instrumental in building people's interest in Bengali literature. To this day, his books are best-sellers at the Ekushey Boi Mela every year. Equally successful as a scriptwriter and director, Humayun Ahmed remains one of the most celebrated creators in Bangladesh. On Humayun Ahmed’s death anniversary, acclaimed actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor reminisces about his friendship with him.
19 July 2023, 04:21 AM

My love-hate relationship with Eid natoks

Are you aware of the "Valentine's Day on Eid" phenomenon? Eid natoks and overall Bangladeshi natoks have gone through a strange trajectory.
24 April 2023, 09:20 AM

6 books to enjoy the spirit of Pahela Baishakh

These books, among many others, can help readers feel the spirit of the Bangali new year in all its vibrant colours
13 April 2023, 08:33 AM

Are you what you read?

Few experiences in life can prepare us to be more sensitive, more inclusive, and generally kinder human beings than reading.
7 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Revisiting Iconic Movies on Bangladesh's Great Liberation War

The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.
26 March 2023, 06:58 AM

One-on-one with Nawazish Ali Khan

Apart from collecting numerous accolades, Nawazish Ali Khan is also responsible for Humayun Ahmed’s initiation into TV dramas.
6 March 2023, 03:00 AM

Mousomi Nag returns

At one point, Humayun Ahmed's books became very near and dear to me. His “Himu” and “Misir Ali” are all-time favourites for me. Himu, in particular, is a dream character for me.
23 February 2023, 10:32 AM

Ekushey Boi Mela decor: A blend of old with the new

Be it the use of vibrant shades, taking inspiration from rickshaw art, or relying on the simplicity of monotone, the stalls this year feature a variety of artistic styles and innovative concepts.
22 February 2023, 13:00 PM

Everything is illuminated, but something is lost

All of it–the material right for my level, the books a bit too adult for me at the time, the texts where I could only guess at the brilliance but would have to shelve until I could revisit them a couple of decades later for better comprehension–all of it has led me to become myself: For better or for worse. 
10 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Ghosts in Bangla literature and culture

“Bhoot”, the Bangla word for ghost, derives from the Sanskrit word Bhūta, referring to living beings and the past. Later, it also came to mean ‘disembodied spirit.’ Ghost stories carry a special tradition in Bangla literature and the root lies in folklore and rural culture.
20 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal

Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.
13 November 2022, 11:45 AM

‘I gifted him a flower pot on his birthday’: Faruque Ahmed

Noted actor Faruque Ahmed has been featured in numerous projects created by the magical wordsmith, Humayun Ahmed. The actor gained immense popularity when he essayed the role of 'Moti' in Humayun Ahmed's famed television series "Aaj Robibar". Together the actor and director duo has delivered numerous hit movies and series.
13 November 2022, 11:12 AM

Baatighar sale for Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela

Baatighar Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela 2022 will span from November 5 to 15.
9 November 2022, 11:55 AM