Humayun Ahmed (1948–2012) was a Bangladeshi author, poet, dramatist and film director. Ahmed was born in Netrokona District on 13 November 1948. He died in New York City on 19 July 2012, at the age of 64.
Among the titles that carry the name are Nabiji. Ahmed was attached to University of Dhaka.
Ahmed was awarded Ekushey Padak and Bangla Academy Literary Award. He studied at University of Dhaka, North Dakota State University and Dhaka College.
Ahmed was the son of Faizur Rahman and Ayesha Foyez. He married Gultekin Khan and Meher Afroz Shaon. He had three recorded children, Shila Ahmed, Nuhash Humayun and Nova Ahmed. He is recorded as following Islam. The recorded cause of death is colorectal cancer.
The entry appears in 21 languages, placing Humayun Ahmed among the film names followed well outside Bangladesh.
