Bangladesh Shishu Academy Explained

Bangladesh Shishu Academy
Native Name:	বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমী
Native Name Lang:	bn
Formation:	1975
Location:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Leader Title4:	Published Book
Leader Name4:	Chorabarshiki

Bangladesh Shishu Academy (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমি) is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.^{[1] [2]}

List of Chairpersons

• Zobeda Khanum
• Zubaida Gulshan Ara
• Sheikh Abdul Ahad
• Selina Hossain (23 April 2014 –)^[3]
• Lucky Enam (25 September 2019 – present)^[4]

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

External links

• Bangladesh Shishu Academy Official website
• Article on Shishu Academy, Banglapedia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meena day calls for birth registration for all girls and boys. UNICEF. 2009-10-08.
2. Web site: Bangladesh Shishu Academy. Minister for Women and Children Affairs, Republic of Bangladesh. 2009-10-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20110706132123/http://www.mof.gov.bd/en/budget/06_07/mtbf/5_MoWCA_E.pdf. 2011-07-06. dead.
3. Web site: Selina Hossain named Shishu Academy Chairperson. 2022-02-18. bdnews24.com.
4. Web site: 2019-09-27. Lucky Enam appointed as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy. 2022-02-18. The Daily Star. en.