The Bangla Academy has announced the recipients of its prestigious Bangla Academy Literary Award for 2025, with nine distinguished individuals selected across various literary and scholarly fields. The awards will be formally presented by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the inauguration of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, one of the country’s most celebrated literary events.
A press release issued by the Academy on Monday revealed the names of the awardees, recognising their exceptional contributions to Bangla literature, research, and culture. The Bangla Academy Literary Award, widely regarded as one of the country’s highest literary honours, is bestowed annually to celebrate outstanding achievements across multiple literary genres.
The recipients for 2025 are as follows:
| Category | Awardee(s) |
|---|---|
| Poetry | Mohon Raihan |
| Fiction | Nasima Anis |
| Essays & Prose | Syed Azizul Haque |
| Children’s Literature | Hasan Hafiz |
| Translation | Ali Ahmad |
| Research | Mustafa Majid, Israel Khan |
| Science | Farsim Mannan Mohammedi |
| Liberation War Studies | Moidul Hasan |
According to the statement signed by Professor Mohammad Azam, the awardees were selected following recommendations made by the “Nominating Committee” and subsequent approval by the Bangla Academy Literary Award Committee. The Academy’s Executive Council formally ratified the 2025 awards.
The award carries not only a monetary prize but also a certificate of recognition and a commemorative medal, presented to the recipients during the official ceremony. Over the years, the Bangla Academy Literary Award has become a hallmark of literary excellence, encouraging writers, researchers, and translators to continue their creative and scholarly pursuits.
This year’s awardees reflect a broad spectrum of literary and academic contributions, from poetic expression and fiction writing to research and translation. Notably, the inclusion of categories such as children’s literature, science, and liberation war studies demonstrates the Academy’s commitment to recognising diverse fields of knowledge and the cultivation of intellectual and cultural heritage.
By highlighting the achievements of these nine individuals, the Bangla Academy continues to foster a vibrant literary environment, inspiring new generations of writers, scholars, and cultural thinkers to contribute to the development of Bangla literature and national heritage. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair, where the awards will be presented, provides an apt platform for celebrating these accomplishments in front of a wider literary and public audience.
