Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The 78th birth anniversary of celebrated Bangladeshi novelist Humayun Ahmed is being observed on Friday with various programmes in Dhaka and Gazipur.

Born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur village of Mohanganj upazila in the then greater Mymensingh district, Humayun Ahmed remains one of the most widely read and influential literary figures in Bangladesh.

On the occasion, different programmes were taken at Nuhash Palli, built by the writer himself, in Gazipur, while a three-day book fair dedicated to him is being held in Dhaka.

The Nuhash Palli programmes included a milad mahfil, prayers, cake cutting and floral tributes at his grave. His wife Meher Afroz Shaon, family members, fans and admirers attended the programmes...