Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

Today, Bangladesh bid farewell to one of its most beloved storytellers. Rakib Hasan, the mind behind “Tin Goyenda”, passed away — leaving behind an irreplaceable void in the hearts of countless readers who grew up chasing clues, solving mysteries, and dreaming alongside Kishore, Musa, and Robin.

Began his literary journey with Seba Prokashoni; wrote and translated over 400 books under various pen names