Dhaka, Oct 28 (V7N)- The birthday of renowned writer and director Humayun Ahmed will be celebrated on a national scale, said Cultural Affairs Advisor Mustafa Sarwar Farooqui.

Humayun Ahmed’s 77th birthday falls on Thursday, November 13. The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is preparing to mark the occasion with a large-scale celebration.

In a Facebook post on Monday (October 27) night, Farooqui described Humayun Ahmed as “probably the most influential cultural icon in post-independence Bangladesh.”

The advisor added that the event, part of the ‘Celebrating Bangladeshi Legends’ series, will feature songs, film screenings, and discussions, making it a more elaborate celebration this year.

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