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Bangladesh Shishu Academy

Academy for children in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Shishu Academy
Summary

Academy for children in Bangladesh

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nameBangladesh Shishu Academy
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native_name_langbn
pronunciation
imageEntry of Bangladesh Shishu Academy 2.jpg
captionEntry of Bangladesh Shishu Academy
formation1976
locationDhaka, Bangladesh
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region_servedBangladesh
leader_titleChairperson
leader_nameDilara Begum
parent_organizationMinistry of Women and Children Affairs
website
''Duronto'', sculpture of a playing child, on Shishu Academy premises

Bangladesh Shishu Academy () is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 by Ziaur Rahman for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706132123/http://www.mof.gov.bd/en/budget/06_07/mtbf/5_MoWCA_E.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-06 |url-status=dead

On 8 August 2024, after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, the main building along with the sculpture Duronto was burnt by vandalists. {{cite web

List of Chairpersons

  • Zobeda Khanum
  • Zubaida Gulshan Ara
  • Sheikh Abdul Ahad
  • Selina Hossain (23 April 2014 – 2018)
  • Lucky Enam (25 September 2019 – present)

Shishu Academy Award

  • Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award
  • Bangladesh Shishu Academy Award for Literature. The academy adorns one Bangladeshi litterateur with the award for his/her overall contribution in the field of juvenile literature. The award was introduced in 1396 BS (1989 Gregorian). A poet or a litterateur is entitled to this award once during his lifetime. No provision is made for giving the award posthumously. The awardee is entitled to an amount of taka twenty five thousand in cash, one crest and a certificate of honour.
  • Agrani Bank Award for Juvenile Literature is given to an individual for outstanding juvenile book or illustration in a particular year. It was given in four major branches such as: Chhora, Kobita o Gan (Rhyme, poetry and song), Angkan (Illustration), Galpo, Uponnash, Rupkatha (Short story, novel and fairy tale), and Shyastho, Biggyan o Projukti (Health, science and technology). Before introducing Bangladesh Shishu Academy Award in 1396 BS, this was the major national award for children's literature.

References

References

  1. "Selina Hossain named Shishu Academy Chairperson".
  2. (2019-09-27). "Lucky Enam appointed as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy".
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