Recipients of the Bangla Academy Literary Award-2024 have been announced, honoring 10 individuals for their notable contributions to various aspects of Bangla literature.
Bangla Academy announced the names of the winners on Thursday, according to a press release.
Salimullah Khan was named as best essay writer, Masud Khan for poetry, Selim Morshed as best fiction writer, Subhasish Sinha in drama, Faruk Newaz in children's literature category, and GH Habib was recognised as best transcript writer.
Muhammad Shahjahan Mia was recognised in research category, Rezaur Rahman in Science category, Mohamamd Hannan in Liberation War category and Syed Jamil Ahmed in folklore category.
The Chief Adviser of the interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is expected to hand over the awards officially during the inauguration of Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
