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Humayun Ahmed

Author, poet, dramatist and film director (1948–2012).

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Humayun Ahmed was an author, poet, dramatist and film director. Born on 13 November 1948 in Netrokona District, Ahmed died on 19 July 2012 in New York City at the age of 63.

Notable works include Nabiji. Ahmed studied at University of Dhaka and North Dakota State University. Honours include Ekushey Padak and Bangla Academy Literary Award.

With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Humayun Ahmed is No. 47,282 in the People and Position Index.

Born
13 November 1948, Netrokona District
Died
19 July 2012, New York City (aged 63)
Country
Bangladesh
Known as
Film director, writer, science fiction writer
Field
Literature
Education
University of Dhaka, North Dakota State University
Languages
Bangla
Children
3
Wikipedia editions
21

Did you know

63

Lived to 63.

13 Nov

Shares a birthday with Augustine of Hippo and Huang Xianfan.

21

Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Humayun Ahmed
  • FatherFaizur Rahman
  • MotherAyesha Foyez
  • SpouseGultekin Khan
  • SpouseMeher Afroz Shaon
  • SiblingMuhammed Zafar Iqbal
  • SiblingAhsan Habib
  • ChildShila Ahmed
  • ChildNuhash Humayun
  • ChildNova Ahmed

Honours and works

Awards

  • Ekushey Padak
  • Bangla Academy Literary Award

Notable works

  • Nabiji

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q12052777 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)