Uttaran

• Author: Humayun Kabir
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789389876543
• Pages: 168
• Weight: 280 grams

Synopsis:
In the remote alleys of Subhasnagar, Dumdum, lives Alokesh Acharya, the son of a primary school teacher. A bright student and a skilled athlete, Alokesh grows up alongside his elder sister Juthika and younger sister Aparupa. However, his adolescent years take a tragic turn when he becomes infatuated with Sunanda, an older woman, only to experience a devastating shock—Sunanda, pregnant, commits suicide.

As he enrolls at Presidency College, another tragedy strikes—his younger sister Aparupa also takes her own life. These twin shocks leave Alokesh shattered. While pursuing his MSc, he wins the love of Deepanjana, a beautiful Physics Honors student. Later, he moves to IIT Bombay for research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, immersing himself in his work. However, in his absence, Deepanjana finds comfort in gym instructor Ali Ahmed Khan, leading to complex emotional entanglements. Uttaran is a tale of love, loss, and the unfolding layers of human relationships.

About the Author:
Humayun Kabir was born in Banbarasati village, Medinipur district, West Bengal. After completing his schooling, he pursued a BSc Honors at Medinipur College and later secured an MSc in Botany, earning first place in his class. He briefly worked as a teacher before obtaining a UGC scholarship for PhD research. Later, he joined the West Bengal Civil Services as a police officer, serving in various districts, including Purulia, Murshidabad, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas. He also worked with West Bengal Intelligence and CID. In 2001-2002, he participated in UN Peacekeeping Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Throughout his career, he held key positions such as Superintendent of Police in multiple districts, Joint Commissioner of Kolkata Police, and DIG of Darjeeling Range during the Gorkhaland movement. Eventually, he resigned from his service to enter politics and is now an MLA and Minister in the West Bengal government, overseeing Technical Education, Training, and Skill Development.