Staff Reporter :
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has instituted the Shilpakala Padak to recognise seasoned artistes for their contributions to the fields of arts, theatre, music, dance, instrumental music, folk music and film.
This year seven creative personalities from different arenas received the awards at a ceremony held at National Theatre Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on February 19.
President Abdul Hamid was present as chief guest at the programme.
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu was present as special guest.
Cultural Affairs Secretary Dr Ranjit Kumar Biswas presided over the award ceremony where Director General of the Academy Liaquat Ali Lucky gave the welcome speech.
The Shilpakala Padak 2014 was conferred to Ustad Bazlur Rahman Badal in Orchestras, Pandit Amresh Roy in Music, Pandit Madan Gopal Das in Instrumental Music, Syed Abdullah Khalid in Fine Arts, Ashraful Alam in Recitation, Lakhi Enam in Dramatics and Dr Shahidul Alam in Photography.
President Abdul Hamid distributed the awards of Taka one lakh each, certificates and an Uttoriyo. Later a cultural programme featuring two dance recitals and an instrumental presentation followed.
