The 11th anniversary of the death of fiction writer, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed will be observed today.

Himu Paribahan, a platform of Humayun Ahmed’s fans, is scheduled to organise different programmes marking the day.

‘A team from Himu Paribahan will place floral wreath at the grave of Humayun Ahmed in the morning. We will also plant trees across the country,’ Rafa Noman, organising secretary of Himu Paribahan, told New Age.

Humayun Ahmed was born on November 13, 1948 at Kutubpur, Netrakona. He ruled the hearts of Bangla fiction readers for over four decades.

Humayun Ahmed-written literary works include Nandita Narake, Phera, Jyochhna o Jananir Galpa, Deyal, Gouripur Junction, Amar Achhe Jol, Samrat, Dwoirath, Pakhi Amar Ekla Pakhi, Jalpadma, Aynaghor, Krishnapaksha, Janam Janam, Jol Jochhna and others.

A distinguished dramatist, Humayun Ahmed-directed drama series include Eisab Dinratri, Bahubrihi, Ayomoy and Kothao Keu Nei.

Humayun Ahmed made his silver screen debut with the film Aguner Parashmani. He later directed Shraban Megher Din, Dui Duari, Shyamal Chhaya, Ghetuputra Kamla and others.

He received different awards, including Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award, Shishu Academy Award, Lekhak Shibir Award, Zainul Abedin Gold Medal, Michael Madhusudan Award, Bacsas Prize, Humayun Qadir Memorial Puraskar, National Film Awards for Best Story, Best Film, Best Dialogue and others.

Humayun Ahmed passed away on July 19, 2012 at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, USA.