Eventually, his only book of poetry, "Je Jole Agun Jole!", was published. Helen’s husband bought a copy of the book from a book fair and gifted it to her. Upon reading the book, Helen realised that every poem reflected the poet’s yearning for her. 

Among the recipients are late novelist Shahidul Zahir (Md Shahidul Haque) and poet Helal Hafeez, who will be honoured posthumously for their contributions to Language and Literature. Renowned photographer and founder of Drik Gallery and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, Shahidul Alam, will receive the award for his work in Culture and Education. Filmmaker Azizur Rahman, famed for his work on “Chhutir Ghonta”, will be conferred the award posthumously for his contributions to Arts (Cinema), while Ustad Nirad Baran Barua and Ferdous Ara will be honored for Music. Nasir Ali Mamun will be recognized for Arts (Photography), and Rokeya Sultana will receive the award for Arts (Fine Arts).

Some label you a poet of love so true

'I dedicated a lion's share of the life I've lived to poetry. I've thought of poetry as a guiding star'

A lonely soul treads on the street cultivating the sweet pain of defunct love; like a solitary artist, he rambles through the alleys of the city

Police recovered the body from Super Home Hostel around 2:00pm

Helal Hafiz has been suffering from glaucoma for a long time, alongside complications with his kidney, diabetes and nerve complications.