Bangladesh Literature
Government reinstates Bangla Academy award for poet Mohon Raihan
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
The Bangladeshi government has decided to confer the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 on poet Mohon Raihan after suspending it amid complaints about his writings. The award, initially announced for poetry, was withheld during the February 26 ceremony but will now be presented on March 2 following a review. Raihan plans to announce whether he accepts it at a press conference.
Renowned Bengali singer Eva Rahman, writing under the name Eva Arrman, has launched her first poetry anthology at Bangladesh's premier literary festival. The collection, titled Chithi, explores themes of unspoken emotions through 48 poems. The event took place at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 in Dhaka.
Reported by AI
Poet Mohon Raihan's Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 in poetry was withheld at the last minute due to unspecified allegations, despite his initial nomination. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented awards to other recipients during the inauguration of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 at Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka. Officials stated the matter is under investigation, with a decision pending.