Dhaka, July 24 -- Humayun Ahmed is the most distinguished writer of contemporary time and one of the best story tellers in the history of our literature. Sunil Gangopadhyay described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for a century and according to him, Ahmed was even more popular than Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. His writings have an enchanting charm over Bangalees, especially the youths. His works have been drawing readers for more than two decades. Fiction or non-fiction, he always had a story to tell. With exceptional beginnings, endings and characterisations, his works have an unusual spell like quality. Yesterday marked the seventh death anniversary of this creative genius.

His works include Bristi Bilash, Briho...