Desk Report
Published: 06 Sep 2022, 05:24 pm
Shammi Tultul
Recently,
the popular young writer Shammi Tultul received the Bangabandhu Shokanjali
Award for her contribution to writing. On the occasion of National Mourning
Day, Bangabandhu Academy organized the unveiling of the 'Agnikaler Mahapurush'
memorial, painting competition, recital, and mourning music and discussion
meeting at Engineer Khalek Auditorium of Chattogram Press Club. After the
discussion, honors were given to the meritorious.
Former CCC
Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin was present as the chief guest under the chairmanship of
journalist Didar Ashrafi. Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait SM Abul Kalam spoke
as the main speaker. Brave freedom fighter Safar Ali, Councilor Rekha Alam
Chowdhury, and other guests also gave speeches on the occasion. The chief guest
of the function unveiled the cover of the “Agnikaler Mahapurush” commemorative
which contained a poem titled “Fuler Sourave Bangabandhu” written by Shammi
Tultul. Regarding receiving the award, Tultul said, I have written a lot about Bangabandhu,
and am still doing so. I am overwhelmed to receive this award.
She
also said that every generation should know Bangabandhu. What comes out of
writing about him will be known to the next generation. Shammi Tultul has
published more than a dozen books and has won significant awards and honors in
recognition of her writing.
Notably,
Nazrul Agniveena Literary Award, Mother Teresa Golden Peace Award, Mahatma Gandhi
Award, South Asia Golden Peace Award, Daily Azadi Founder Engineer Khalek
Award, Sonar Bangla Literary Award, Begum Sufia Kamal, Begum Rokeya Literary
Award and other honors and awards.