Nishat Islam receiving award: Popular writer of present time Nishat Islam got Banglar Sangeet Award for her novel Palki at Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Public Library in the city’s Shahbag area on February 2. Information Advisor to the Prime Minister and Editor of The Daily Observer Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury was present as chief guest, while Additional Secretary to Finance Ministry Pirjada Shahidul Harun was present as special guest on the occasion.