TV personalities honoured by Nattashabha

By Cultural Correspondent
5 May 2006, 18:00 PM
Atiqul Haque Chowdhury receiving his crest from the chief guest
Cultural organisation Nattashabha celebrated its 31st anniversary by honouring 40 TV personalities. The theme for the ceremony, held recently at the National Museum, was 'Celebrating 40 years of BTV'.

The recipients of the awards are Kalim Sharafee, Mustafa Monwar, Khaleda Fahmi, Atiqul Haque Chowdhury, Israrul Haque, Mustafizur Rahman, Nowazish Ali Khan, Mohammad Barkatullah, Kazi Abu Zafar Siddiqui, Sarkar Firoz Uddin, Tajul Islam, Serajul Majid Mamun, Zinat Barkatullah, Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Anisul Haque, Ali Imam, Muhammad Shah Nawaz, Faridur Reza Shagor, Shayekh Shiraz, KS Firoze, Asaduzzaman Noor, Humayun Faridee, Afroza Banu, Afzal Hossain, Subarna Mustafa, Shakila Zafar, Shamima Akhter Baby, Dr Nashid Kamal, Shireen Mahal Bandona, Shomi Kaisar, Tarin, Mehrin, Hena Kabir, Rafiqul Bari Choudury, Tele Samad and Sheuly Khan.

"BTV, the pioneering televivision channel has made significant contribution to the culture of our country. As many have contributed to the development of TV programmes in the country, their talents should be recognised", said Shahidul Haq Khan, chairperson of Nattashabha.

The chief guest of the event was Barrister Mainul Hossain, chairperson of the editorial board of the Daily Ittefaq.

The ceremony was presided over by Syed Margub Morshed, the president of the organisation.