FARIDPUR, Sept 30, 2021 (BSS) - Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy here has
adorned thirty persons with award for their contribution to country's
cultural arena.

   The award was provided in different categories including song, dance, folk
culture, drama, creative research work, artwork, recitation, instrumental
music and photography.

   The awardees received TK 10,000, a medal, and an Uttoriyo (sash) each.

   Sree Korunamoy Adhikari, Shahanaz pervin, Md Hannarur Rahman Chand, Sajed
Akbor, Shyamol Kumar Paul, Nepal Chandra Biwas have been awarded in the
category of song.

   Other awardees are - D. Masud Reza in creative cultural researcher, Md.
Abul Fayaz, S.M. Sawkat Ali Zahid, Rezvi Zaman and Sirajul Alam in organizing
cultural bodies, Baul Pagla Bablu, Md. Faruk Hossain, Baul Saiful Sikder,
Baul Suvash Biswas and Fakir Abul Sarkar in folk culture, Maya Bhaduri and
Swapan Das in dance, Alom Khan, M. Nizam, Debobroto Das Kanai and Govinda
Bagchi in drama, Sheikh Mohammad Shadat Kabir and Md. Shadizzaman Mia in art,
Avishek Karmakar and Md Monoarul Islam in photography, Kiriti Bhushon
Majumder, Ashutosh Shil and Surya Nath Das in instrumental music and Touhidul
Islam Stalin in recitation.

   Deputy Commissioner Atul Sarker was present as the chief guest at the
award distribution function on Wednesday night while advocate Shamsul Haque
(Bhola Master), Chairman of Faridpur Zila Parishad, was the special guest.

   District Cultural Officer Partha Protim Das presided over the function.