Shawkat Ali (1936-2018)
Novels: Pingal Akash (The Reddish-Brown Sky, 1963); Jaatra (Journey, 1976); Prodoshe Praakritajon (The Commoners in the Twiltghat, 1984); Apeksha (Waiting, 1985); Dakshinayaner Din (The Days of Southward Way, 1985); Kulyaai Kalasrot (Time the Flow of in a Bird’s Nest, 1986); Purbaratri Purbadin (The Night Before, the Day Before, 1986); Sambal (Saving, 1986); Gantabye Atahpar (After towards Destinations, 1987); Bhalobasa Kare Kay (What is Love Caused, 1988); Jete Chai (I want to Go, 1988); Warish (The Successor, 1989); Basar O Madhucandrima (Bride-Chamber and Honey Moon, 1990); Uttarer Khep (A Trip to the North, 1991); Tripodi (2002), Madar Dangar Kotha(2011)
Awards: Bangla Academy Award (1986); Humayun Kabir Memorial Award, Lekhak Shibir Medal (1978); Ajit Guha Literary Prize (1982); Philips Literary Award (1986 and 1989); Ekushe Padak (1990).
