Prime Minister Tarique Rahman -File photoDHAKA, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today distributed the Bangla Academy Literary Award-2025 to eight distinguished personalities for their significant contributions to the fields of Bangla literature. The premier handed over the award to the eight recipients at the inaugural ceremony of Amar Ekushey Book Fair at the Bangla Academy premises here this afternoon. The fields of Bangla Academy Literary awards cover poetry, fiction, essays, research, children's literature, translation, science and the Liberation War. The names of the awardees were finalized following recommendations by the Bangla Academy Literary Award-2025 Proposal Committee and in accordance with the decision of the Bangla Academy Literary Award Committee. Cultural Affairs Secretary Md Mofidur Rahman, Bangladesh Book Publishers and Sellers Association President Md Rezaul Karim Badsha and Bangla Academy Director General Professor Mohammad Azam delivered the welcome address.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 09:26 UTC