Byomkesh Bakshi is a fictional detective created by Indian writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Bakshi made his first appearance in the story "Satyanweshi," published in 1932. Similar to Sherlock Holmes, Byomkesh is known for his sharp intellect and deductive abilities. He operates in Calcutta during the British Raj and is often accompanied by his friend and narrator, Ajit Bandyopadhyay. The stories of Byomkesh Bakshi are set against a backdrop of pre-independence India, adding a unique cultural flavor to the detective genre.