Thursday, February 9, 2012

Humayun Ahmed - Still Going Strong

Humayun Ahmed occupies a prominent place in Bangladeshi literature, garnering admiration from countless readers during a career that has spanned nearly 40 years. Although the author is now undergoing medical treatment in the USA, several of his books are available at the ongoing Ekushey book fair.

On the starting day, Anya Prokash printed his story “Megher Opor Bari”, as well as a precious moment, titled “Rong Pencil”. Around the sixth day's the reasonable, Anya Prokash also printed the latest within the Himu series, “Himu Ebong Harvard Ph.D Boltu Bhai”. The particular stall leaped out of 2 editions from the book in a day.


Masum Rahman, among the directors associated with Anya Prokash, said that using the writer's lack at this years Ekushey book reasonable, his recognition seems to have attracted a larger masses.

Like several other folks, Sifat, a student associated with Bangla department regarding Dhaka University, had been buying the brand new Himu book. He was quoted saying that it was just this guide that came him for the fair. The buzz of the Himu identity was also apparent at the location, as both booksellers and several customers were noticed wearing the actual trademark yellow-colored panjabi that Himu would wear.

Misir Ali is another collection that always swirls up passion among visitors. But AnyA Prokash movie director Masum Rahman could not verify whether you will have a new Misir Ali guide this year. Nevertheless, he additional that the submitting house has decided to bring out Humayun Ahmed's autobiographical guide, “New York-er Shonali Akashe Jhokjhoke Roud” -- which will consist of articles that have been published inside the daily Prothom Alo. Desire for the book is actually running higher, Masum Rahman said, including that a travelogue, entitled “Payer Tolae Khorom” will also be released.

Sources through Anya Prokash informed in which Humayun Ahmed is currently creating “Deyal” -- a book on the lifetime of Bangabandhu -- which will even be launched through the fair. Anya Prokash will continue to be the sole writer for Humayun Ahmed publications at the reasonable, but one more house may possibly publish a guide, titled “Dar Kaak-er Shongshar” nearby the end with the fair. The particular edition regarding last years “Badhsah Naamdar” has already been released, while any compilation associated with Humayun Ahmed novels and also short testimonies will also be printed.

The author -- in whose pen addresses short tales, novels and also mysteries -- will be undergoing most cancers treatment in the usa, but he or she continues to satisfy the desire of their readers along with his latest publications. Humayun Ahmed won the Bangla Academy award, Ekushey Padak and countless other honours as recognition for his contribution to literature. His first two novels -- “Nondito Noroke” and “Shonkhonil Karagar” -- gave him fame, while his other notable works include “Jochhna O Jononir Golpo”, “Kothao Keu Nei”, “Eishob Dinratri”, “Badshah Naamdar”, “Lilaboti”, “Kobi”, “Moddhanho” and many titles under the Himu and Misir Ali series.
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