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Bangladesh Shishu Academy (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমি) 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.




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.




See also


Culture of Bangladesh
Bangla Academy
National Child Award




References






External links


Bangladesh Shishu Academy Official website
Article on Shishu Academy, Banglapedia

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