Deyal

2013 political novel by Humayun Ahmed

Deyal
দেয়াল

Author| Humayun Ahmed
Cover artist| Masum Rahman
Language| Bengali
Subject| History after Bangladesh's war of independence, the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's family, Coup and rule of Ziaur Rahman
Genre| Novel
Published| February 2013
Publisher| Anyaprakash
Publication place| Bangladesh
Media type| Imprint
Pages| 198 (1st edition)
ISBN| 9789845021272

Deyal (Bengali: দেয়াল, Translation: Wall) is a 2013 political/historical novel by Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed, based on the socio-political crisis in the aftermath of the war of independence of Bangladesh. It was the last novel of the writer and was published one year after his death.[1][2] The publication of the book was delayed by a High Court verdict.[3][4]

## Background

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In the midst of 2011, Ahmed started writing the book and after writing the first five chapters, these parts were published in Anyadin magazine. After a long period, while he was in treatment of cancer in United States, he again started writing the novel, but he died before completing the last part of the work. The novel was written according to several well-known historical literatures following the events after the Liberation war, including Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood by Anthony Mascarenhas.[citation needed]

## Characters

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* Obonti
* Shafiq
* Sarfaraz Khan
* Isabella
* Shamim Sikder
* Radhanath
* Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[5]
* Khaled Mosharraf
* Syed Nazrul Islam
* Tajuddin Ahmad
* AHM Qamaruzzaman
* M Monsur Ali
* Major Syed Faruque Rahman
* Major Rashid
* Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad
* Lieutenant General Ziaur Rahman
* Major General Khaled Mosharraf
* Major General Monjur
* Indian spy Kao
* Major Rashid
* Major Dalim
* Qader Bangladeshi-tea seller
* Colonel Taher
* Captain Ishtiaq
* Captain Faruq
* Chanu Bhai
* Dora Rasna
* Major Naser
* Awami Leaguer Mojammel
* Pir Hamid Kutubi
* Hafez Jahangir
* Captain Shams
* Andha Pir

## Controversy

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Before being published, there was controversy over the accuracy of a section of the book,[6] that related to the killing of Sheikh Russel in the 15 August 1975 Bangladesh coup d'état, and a case was brought in the Bangladesh High Court by Attorney General Mahbubey Alam. According to the high court's order, the first part of the book had to be changed and the Government was ordered to provide Humayun Ahmed with a copy of the verdict on the killing so that he might correct factual inaccuracies.[7][8]

## Reception

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Deyal was a best seller in the 2013 Ekushey Book Fair.[9][10] In 2013, Justices AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury and Sheikh Md Zakir Hossain of the Bangladesh High Court issued a verdict challenging the execution of Colonel Abu Taher in which they made references to Deyal.[11]

## See also

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* Jochona O Jononir Golpo
* Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

## References

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1. ^ "Must-Read Humayun Ahmed Novels". The Daily Star. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
2. ^ "'Deyal' by Humayun Ahmed comes out tomorrow". The Daily Ittefaq. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
3. ^ বাংলা, কাদির কল্লোল বিবিসি; ঢাকা. "'দেয়াল' উপন্যাস নিয়ে আদালতের নির্দেশ". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
4. ^ হুমায়ূন আহমেদের 'দেয়াল' 'রাজনৈতিক উপন্যাস নয়'. Deutsche Welle (in Bengali). 20 July 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
5. ^ "Remembering Humayun Ahmed on his 7th death anniversary". Daily Sun. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
6. ^ 'দেয়াল': আদালতের নির্দেশনা ও লেখকের প্রতিশ্রুতি উপেক্ষিত. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
7. ^ "A novelist's dilemma". The Daily Star. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
8. ^ "'Deyal' publication after correction, HC hopes". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
9. ^ "Humayun Ahmed's works sell big at Ekushey Book Fair". The Daily Star. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
10. ^ "Amar Ekushey Book Fair: Humayun Ahmed still main attraction for book lovers". Dhaka Tribune. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
11. ^ Niloy, Suliman. "'Zia staged trial to kill Col Taher'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 August 2019.

## External links

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* Deyal on Goodreads

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Humayun Ahmed

Novels|

* In Blissful Hell/Nondito Noroke (1972)
* Flowers of Flame/Shonkhonil Karagar (1973)
* Dwitiyo Manob (2002)
* Jochona O Jononir Golpo (2004)
* Deyal (2012)

Films|

* Shonkhonil Karagar (1992)
* Aguner Poroshmoni (1994)
* Srabon Megher Din (1999)
* Dui Duari (2000)
* Chandrokotha (2003)
* Shyamol Chhaya (2004)
* Durotto (2006)
* Nondito Noroke (2006)
* Nirontor (2006)
* Noy Number Bipod Sanket (2006)
* Daruchini Dip (2007)
* Saajghor (2007)
* Amar Ache Jol (2008)
* Priyotomeshu (2009)
* Ghetuputra Komola (2012)
* Anil Bagchir Ekdin (2015
* Krishnopokkho (2016)
* Debi (2018)

TV series|

* Ei Shob Din Ratri (1985)
* Bohubrihi (1988)
* Ayomoy (1988)
* Kothao Keu Nei (1993)
* Nokkhotrer Raat (1995)
* Aaj Robibar (1999)
* Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi (2005)

Characters|

* Misir Ali
* Himu
* Shuvro
* Baker Bhai
* Tuni
* Tara Tin Jon

Family|

* Faizur Rahman (father)
* Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (brother)
* Ahsan Habib (brother)
* Meher Afroz Shaon (spouse)
* Shila Ahmed (daughter)

* Category

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Liberation War|

* East Pakistan Muslim Students' League
* Awami League
* Six point movement
* Agartala Conspiracy Case
* 1970 Pakistani general election
* 7th March Speech
* Non-cooperation movement
* Declaration of Independence
* Provisional Government of Bangladesh
* Mujib Bahini

Administration|

* 1st cabinet
* 2nd cabinet
* 3rd cabinet
* Premiership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
* 1974 Speech at the United Nations
* 4th cabinet
* Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League
* Second revolution
* Jatiya Rakkhi Bahini
* 15 August 1975 Bangladesh coup d'état
* Assassination

Family|

* Sheikh Lutfar Rahman
* Sayera Khatun
* Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
* Sheikh Mosharraf Hossain
* Sheikh Kamal
* Sheikh Jamal
* Sheikh Hasina
* Sheikh Rehana
* Sheikh Russel
* Sajeeb Wazed
* Saima Wazed
* Tulip Siddiq
* Sultana Kamal
* M. A. Wazed Miah
* Shafique Ahmed Siddique

Relatives|

* Abdur Rab Serniabat
* Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani
* Sheikh Fazlul Karim
* Fazle Noor Taposh

Landmarks|

* Baker Hostel
* Dhanmondi 32
* Mausoleum
* Hotel Sayeman

Books|

* The Unfinished Memoirs
* The Prison Diaries
* Amar Dekha Noya Chin

Popular culture|

* 1971: Inside and Outside
* August 1975
* Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood
* The Assassin Next Door (documentary)
* Bhat De Haramzada, Noile Manchitro Khabo
* Chironjeeb Mujib
* Deyal
* Mujib Amar Pita
* Khoka Theke Bangabandhu Jatir Pita
* Hasina: A Daughter's Tale
* Amader Choto Russel Shona
* Amar Fashi Chai
* Huliya
* Jochona O Jononir Golpo
* "Jodi Raat Pohale Shona Jeto"
* Mujib: The Making of a Nation
* "Shono Ekti Mujiborer Theke"
* The Black Coat
* Tungiparar Miya Bhai
* Mujib Bhai

Legacy|

* Birthday
* Memorial Trust
* Mujibism
* Mujibnagar
* Mujib coat
* Mujib Year
* Mritunjoyi Mujib
* Namesakes
* Artistic depictions

* Category
* Commons
* Wikiquotes

* v
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* e

Ziaur Rahman

Bangladesh Liberation War|

* Z Force

Ziaur Rahman Administration|

* 1979 Bangladeshi general election
* Assassination of Ziaur Rahman
* Presidency of Ziaur Rahman

Family|

* Khaleda Zia
* Tarique Rahman
* Arafat Rahman

Legacy|

* Zia Memorial Museum
* Mausoleum of Ziaur Rahman
* 1971: Inside and Outside
* August 1975
* Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood
* Deyal
* Jochona O Jononir Golpo
* Amar Fashi Chai
* Namesakes

* Category
* Commons
* Wikiquotes

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