Bangla Academy Literary Award
What will happen to books on Bangabandhu?
When we think of the two major events that embody the spirit and celebration of the Bengali people, one of them is the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, which runs throughout the month of February at the Bangla Academy and adjacent Suhrawardy Udyan. The other is Pohela Boishakh.
Igniting free thought at Amar Ekushey Book Fair
The realization that Bengali Muslim society has long lagged in the fields of education, art, literature, culture, and the practice of free thought was first profoundly recognized by the writers of the Shikha community. In response, they initiated the "Liberation of the Mind" movement in the mid-1930s. Under the banner of the 'Muslim Literary Society,' intellectuals such as Abul Husain, Kazi Abdul Wadud, Kazi Motahar Hossain, Motahar Hossain Chowdhury, Kazi Anowarul Kadir, Abdul Kadir, and Abul Fazal took an active role in this movement. Their guiding mantra was, "Where knowledge is limited, intellect is stifled, liberation is impossible."
Bangla Academy releases revised list of Literary Award winners
Bangla Academy has released a revised list of its literary award winners following a review meeting of its Executive Council.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Eminent writer Hossainuddin Hossain passes away
Bangla Academy Literary Award winning essayist, novelist and researcher Hossainuddin Hossain has passed away.
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