Bashir Al Helal (1936-2021)
Novels: Kalo Ilish (The Black Hilsha, 1979); Ghritakumari (The Aloe, 1984); Shesh Panpatra (The Last Drinking Vessel, 1986); Nurjahander Madhumas (Spring of the Nurjahans, 1988); Shishirer Deshe Avijan (An Expedition in the Land of Dew, 1990).
Awards: Alaol Literary Award (1991); Bangla Academy Award (1993).
