Bangla Academy Literary Award facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bangla Academy Literary Award |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Type | Civilian |
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| Established | 1960 |
The Bangla Academy Literary Award (Bengali: বাংলা একাডেমি সাহিত্য পুরস্কার; Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar) is a very important prize given in Bangladesh. It's like a special "thank you" for people who are super creative. This award celebrates those who have made amazing contributions to the Bengali language and its literature. It's presented by the Bangla Academy, a big organization in Bangladesh that works to promote Bengali language and culture.
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What is the Bangla Academy Literary Award?
This award recognizes people who show great talent and creativity. It honors their work in making the Bengali language and its literature better. Think of it as a way to celebrate brilliant writers, poets, and thinkers.
How the Award Started
The Bangla Academy Literary Award began in 1960. When it first started, it recognized creative work in six main areas. These included poetry, novels, short stories, and essays. It also honored children's literature and translations.
Award Categories Over Time
Over the years, the award has grown. In 1985, two more awards were added. These new awards recognized people who had made a big impact on Bengali language and literature overall.
Today, the Bangla Academy award is given in three main groups:
- Poetry, novels, and short stories
- Research, essays, and science-related writing
- Translations, drama (plays), and books for young people
Who Has Won the Award?
Many talented individuals have received this award since 1960. You can find lists of all the winners from different decades by following these links:
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (1960–69)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (1970–79)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (1980–89)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (1990–99)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (2000–09)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (2010–19)
- List of Bangla Academy Literary Award recipients (2020-29)
Explore More
If you want to learn about other similar awards, check these out:
- Ekushey Padak
- Ananda Purashkar
- Sahitya Akademi Award to Bengali Writers
- Rabindra Puraskar
