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], screenwriter^[9], and director^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,877 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11]

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^[12].
• Humayun Ahmed's father was Faizur Rahman^[13].
• Humayun Ahmed's mother was Ayesha Foyez^[14].
• Humayun Ahmed was married to Gultekin Khan^[15].
• Among Humayun Ahmed's spouses was Meher Afroz Shaon^[16].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Shila Ahmed^[17].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Nuhash Humayun^[18].
• A child of Humayun Ahmed was Nova Ahmed^[19].
• Humayun Ahmed held citizenship in Bangladesh^[20].
• Humayun Ahmed held citizenship in Pakistan^[21].
• Bangla was Humayun Ahmed's native language^[22].
• 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].
• Humayun Ahmed's professions included director^[10].
• Humayun Ahmed worked as a composer^[23].
• Among Humayun Ahmed's employers was University of Dhaka^[24].
• Humayun Ahmed was educated at University of Dhaka^[25].
• Humayun Ahmed's education included a stint at North Dakota State University^[26].
• Humayun Ahmed was educated at Dhaka College^[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^[13]. His mother was Ayesha Foyez^[14]. Bangla was his native language^[22].

Education

Educated at University of Dhaka^[25], a public university^[28], in Bangladesh^[29], founded in 1921^[30], headquartered in Dhaka^[31]; North Dakota State University^[26], a public university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1890^[34]; Dhaka College^[27], a college^[35], in Bangladesh^[36]; and Bogura Zilla School^[37], a zilla school^[38], in Bangladesh^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[6], writer^[7], science fiction writer^[8], screenwriter^[9], director^[10], and composer^[23]. Humayun Ahmed was employed by University of Dhaka^[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Humayun Ahmed is Nabiji^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Ekushey Padak^[41], a group of awards^[42], in Bangladesh^[43], founded in 1976^[44] and Bangla Academy Literary Award^[45], an award^[46], in Bangladesh^[47], founded in 1960^[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gultekin Khan^[15], of Turkey^[49] and Meher Afroz Shaon^[16], an actor^[50], b. 1981^[51], of Bangladesh^[52]. Children include Shila Ahmed^[17], an actor^[53], b. 1982^[54], of Bangladesh^[55]; Nuhash Humayun^[18], a filmmaker^[56], of Bangladesh^[57]; and Nova Ahmed^[19], a researcher^[58], of Bangladesh^[59], specialised in social justice^[60]. Humayun Ahmed's religion is recorded as Islam^[61].

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^[62]. He is buried at Pirujali Union^[12].

Why It Matters

Humayun Ahmed ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,877 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[63] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[64]

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^[13]. Humayun Ahmed's mother was Ayesha Foyez^[14].

Who was Humayun Ahmed married to?

Humayun Ahmed's spouses include Gultekin Khan^[15] and Meher Afroz Shaon^[16].

What did Humayun Ahmed do for work?

Humayun Ahmed worked as film director^[6], writer^[7], science fiction writer^[8], screenwriter^[9], and director^[10].

Where did Humayun Ahmed go to school?

Humayun Ahmed was educated at University of Dhaka^[25], North Dakota State University^[26], Dhaka College^[27], and Bogura Zilla School^[37].

What awards did Humayun Ahmed receive?

Honors received include Ekushey Padak^[41] and Bangla Academy Literary Award^[45].