Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Awards 5,823 Students for Book Reading

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 27, 2026

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, with support from Grameenphone, recognized 5,823 students from 71 Dhaka schools for their participation in a book-reading program during an award ceremony at the Bangla Academy auditorium. The initiative aims to promote sustained reading habits among students to enhance their knowledge and prepare them for future academic and personal growth.

A total of 5,823 students from 71 schools in Dhaka were recognized for their participation in a book-reading programme organized by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro with support from telecommunications company Grameenphone. The award ceremony took place over two days at the Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy.

The event honored students from grades 6 to 10 across three categories: Shubhechha, Abhinandan, and Sera Pathok. These distinctions acknowledged varying levels of achievement in the programme aimed at fostering a culture of reading among young learners.

Several prominent figures attended the ceremony, including writer and actor Khairul Alam Sabuj, editor of The Daily Star Mahfuz Anam, and officials from Bishwo Shahitto Kendro. They urged students to cultivate reading habits as a means to enhance their knowledge and better prepare for future challenges.

The reading initiative, supported by Grameenphone, seeks to expand students’ intellectual horizons by encouraging consistent engagement with books. Organizers emphasized that nurturing a love for reading at an early age is vital for personal development and lifelong learning.

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