One of the best Bengali detective novels is 'Byomkesh Bakshi' series by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. The character Byomkesh Bakshi is a brilliant detective. His stories are set in the Bengali society and are full of mystery and interesting characters.
Bengali detective novels often have complex characters. The detectives are usually very intelligent and have distinct personalities. For example, Byomkesh Bakshi is known for his rational thinking.
Since I don't know the specific 'first Bengali detective story', it's hard to say exactly. But generally, it might have a local setting, perhaps in Bengal, with characters that are relatable to the Bengali audience.
Well, in the history of Bengali detective fiction, one important feature is the influence of Bengali culture. For instance, the language used is rich and often reflects the cultural nuances. The stories also tend to have a moral undertone. They not only focus on solving the mystery but also on teaching a lesson. Moreover, the development of detective characters over time has been interesting. Starting from more traditional and somewhat idealized figures to more complex and flawed ones as the genre evolved.
One popular Bengali detective novel is 'Byomkesh Bakshi' series. It features the intelligent detective Byomkesh who solves various mysteries with his sharp intellect.
There are many detective movies. Here are some classic examples:
"Fatal ID"(Identity2000): Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred by Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Emma Stone, etc. It was a classic suspense horror film.
Forrest Gump (1994): Directed by Robert Zemecris and starred by Tom Hanks, it was a movie about a man with a low IQ who pursued love and the meaning of life.
12 Angry Men (1954): Directed by John Ford, it was a film about the jury system, with Robin White, Garry Sinis, and others.
Murder on the Oriental Express (1968): Directed by William Yubin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Harrison Ford and others starred in a mystery film set on the International Express.
Sherlock Holmes (1989): A classic detective mystery movie with Sherlock Holmes as the main character, directed by Benedict Comberbatch and starred by Hugh Grant, David Beckham, and others.
These were some of the more well-known detective films, and of course, there were many other excellent works.
I'm not sure which one is specifically the 'first Bengali detective story'. But some well - known Bengali detective stories might be a good start for you to explore the genre in Bengali literature.
The movie Detective Conan was about a high school detective, Kudo Shinichi, who was forced to join the organization and learn the secrets of the Dark Organization after being poisoned by the organization members. Conan gradually uncovered the truth of the Dark Organization by tracking the members of the organization and exposing the conspiracy of the organization, and successfully stopped the organization's plan. At the end of the movie, Conan and the members of the Junior Detective Group solved the organization's case and became everyone's hero.
The titles of Detective Conan 1-16 are as follows:
Movie Version 1: The Dark Pursuer
Silver Wing's Magician
Theatrical Version 3: Trickery on the Horizontal Line
Movie Version 4: The Assassin in the Pupils
Movie Version 5: Countdown to Heaven
The Spectre of the Dead on Becker Street
Movie Version 7: The Labyrinth of Crossroads
Silver Wing's Magician
Theatrical Version 9: Requiem for the Detective
15 Minutes of Silence
Detective Conan: The Dark Stalker
Movie Version 12: The Labyrinth of Crossroads
Silver Wing's Magician
Movie Version 14: The Assassin in the Pupils
Movie Version 15: Countdown to Heaven
The Spectre of the Dead on Becker Street