Novelist Sulekha Akhter Shanta was honored with the Gunijan Sambardhana Award of the Notun Alo Sahitya Parishad

Sheikh Md. Humayun Kabir, Senior Staff Reporter.

The second founding anniversary of the Notun Alo Sahitya Parishad and the Gunijan Sambardhana 2026 were celebrated.

(January 24, 2026) The event was held on Saturday, at the Kachikancha Auditorium in Segunbagicha in the capital. It was a brilliant stage for literary practice and cultural exchange. The auditorium was filled with the presence of prominent poets, writers, literary organizers and talented people of the country at the event. One of the attractions of the festival was the honoring of writers who have contributed to various fields.

Novelist and short story writer Sulekha Akhter Shanta was honored and honored for her contribution to literature at the event.

Sulekha Akhter Shanta expressed her feelings and said that such recognition is very valuable for a writer. This initiative of the Notun Alo Sahitya Parishad not only encourages a writer, but will also pave a wide path of possibilities for the advancement of Bengali literature by becoming a beacon of new light. Sulekha Akhter Shanta also said that the recognition of writers inspires them on their journey. It is necessary for everyone to be by the side of the new generation of writers to brighten the country in the light of literature and culture. She wished the organization and everyone further success and prosperity and expressed her endless thanks and best wishes to everyone.