Humayun Ahmed

Summary

Humayun Ahmed is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Netrokona District^[2]. He was born on November 13, 1948^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on July 19, 2012^[5]. He worked as a film director^[6], writer^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and screenwriter^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Humayun Ahmed's place of birth was Netrokona District^[2].
• Humayun Ahmed died in New York City^[4].
• Humayun Ahmed was born on November 13, 1948^[3].
• Humayun Ahmed died on July 19, 2012^[5].
• Burial took place at Pirujali Union^[11].
• Humayun Ahmed's father was Faizur Rahman^[12].
• Humayun Ahmed's mother was Ayesha Foyez^[13].
• Humayun Ahmed was married to Gultekin Khan^[14].
• Among Humayun Ahmed's spouses was Meher Afroz Shaon^[15].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Shila Ahmed^[16].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Nuhash Humayun^[17].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Nova Ahmed^[18].
• Humayun Ahmed held citizenship in Bangladesh^[19].
• Humayun Ahmed held citizenship in Pakistan^[20].
• Bangla was Humayun Ahmed's native language^[21].
• Humayun Ahmed's professions included film director^[6].
• Humayun Ahmed worked as a writer^[7].
• Humayun Ahmed's professions included science fiction writer^[8].
• Humayun Ahmed worked as a screenwriter^[9].
• Among Humayun Ahmed's employers was University of Dhaka^[22].
• Humayun Ahmed was educated at University of Dhaka^[23].
• Humayun Ahmed's education included a stint at North Dakota State University^[24].
• Humayun Ahmed was educated at Dhaka College^[25].
• Humayun Ahmed's education included a stint at Bogura Zilla School^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Humayun Ahmed is Nabiji^[27].

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Origins and Family

Humayun Ahmed was born in Netrokona District^[2]. He was born on November 13, 1948^[3]. His father was Faizur Rahman^[12]. His mother was Ayesha Foyez^[13]. Bangla was his native language^[21].

Education

Educated at University of Dhaka^[23], a public university^[28], in Bangladesh^[29], founded in 1921^[30], headquartered in Dhaka^[31]; North Dakota State University^[24], a public university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1890^[34]; Dhaka College^[25], a college^[35], in Bangladesh^[36]; and Bogura Zilla School^[26], a zilla school^[37], in Bangladesh^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[6], writer^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and screenwriter^[9]. Humayun Ahmed was employed by University of Dhaka^[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Humayun Ahmed is Nabiji^[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Ekushey Padak^[39], a group of awards^[40], in Bangladesh^[41], founded in 1976^[42] and Bangla Academy Literary Award^[43], an award^[44], in Bangladesh^[45], founded in 1960^[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gultekin Khan^[14], of Turkey^[47] and Meher Afroz Shaon^[15], an actor^[48], b. 1981^[49], of Bangladesh^[50]. Children include Shila Ahmed^[16], an actor^[51], b. 1982^[52], of Bangladesh^[53]; Nuhash Humayun^[17], a filmmaker^[54], of Bangladesh^[55]; and Nova Ahmed^[18], a researcher^[56], of Bangladesh^[57], specialised in social justice^[58]. Humayun Ahmed's religion is recorded as Islam^[59].

Death and Burial

Humayun Ahmed died on July 19, 2012^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer^[60]. He is buried at Pirujali Union^[11].

Why It Matters

Humayun Ahmed ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61]

FAQs

Where was Humayun Ahmed born?

Humayun Ahmed's place of birth was Netrokona District^[2].

Where did Humayun Ahmed die?

Humayun Ahmed died in New York City^[4].

Who were Humayun Ahmed's parents?

Humayun Ahmed's father was Faizur Rahman^[12]. Humayun Ahmed's mother was Ayesha Foyez^[13].

Who was Humayun Ahmed married to?

Humayun Ahmed's spouses include Gultekin Khan^[14] and Meher Afroz Shaon^[15].

What did Humayun Ahmed do for work?

Humayun Ahmed worked as film director^[6], writer^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and screenwriter^[9].

Where did Humayun Ahmed go to school?

Humayun Ahmed was educated at University of Dhaka^[23], North Dakota State University^[24], Dhaka College^[25], and Bogura Zilla School^[26].

What awards did Humayun Ahmed receive?

Honors received include Ekushey Padak^[39] and Bangla Academy Literary Award^[43].