Awards

  • Received from the Upoma Sahithya Patra of
    Dhaka, Bangladesh the “Upoma Sahithya Patra Shommanona’2020”as a Probashi Writer for her contribution to English literature.
  • Awarded the “MOITREE SHOMMANONA’2020” by the Literary & Cultural Organization of Kolkata, India “Khola Chithi” in the event of GUNIJON FELICITATION as an International writer, January, 2020 (Kolkata, West Bengal, India.)
  • Received “Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah 9th International Gold Medal-2019” from Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah Memorial Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh as a Literature personality and Translator on December 28, 2019.
  • Kobi Jashim Uddin Parishad, Faridpur awarded her their gold medal for valuable contribution to the Bengali and English literature on December 12, 2019.
  • On Nov. 17, 2019 the Bengali Community of Bangladesh and India in Montreal, Canada recognized her remarkable contribution to Bengali and English literature as a diasporic writer.
  • Awarded the “MANABI UPADHI” by the Alok Prokashona, Dhaka Bangladesh, August,2019.
  • Awarded by the “Bangladesh Lekhika Sangha” as a Writer & Translator. (2017)
  • The Literary & Cultural Organization of Kolkata, India “KholaChithi” awarded her the “Poet Sunil Ganguly Literary Smriti Award 2017”.
  • Received “THE INTERNATIONAL BANGAMONI AWARD, 2016”from The Michael Madhusudan Academy of India as a Poet, Translator & Researcher for her contribution to Bengali and English literature in East and West Bengal and North America.(January 2017).
  • Received the “SONARTORI SHOMMANONA’2016”as an Internationally renowned Poet & Cultural Personality by SONARTORI, Kolkata, India.(December 2016)
  • Received from the Upoma Sahithya Patra of Dhaka, Bangladesh the “Upoma Sahithya Patra Shommanona’2016”as a Probashi Writer for her contribution to Bengali and English literature. (November’2016.)
  • Honoured by the ONTARIO BENGALI CULTURAL SOCIETY ( OBCS ) as a diasporic writer for her contribution to Bengali and English literature, September,2016.
  • " Awarded the PODOKKHEP SHOMMANONA’2016, as a renowned Poet & Cultural Personality, from Kolkata, India.
  • Received from the Literary & Cultural Organization of Kolkata, India “Khola Chithi” the “Poet Horobilash Biswas Smriti Award 2016”as a renowned Poet & Cultural Personality, January, 2016 at the Kolkata Bangla Academy of West Bengal, India.
  • She has most recently been awarded the "Shattyendra Nath Datta Award" for her collection of Bengali short stories, “ProbashGolpo / Tales From Abroad” from Kolkata, India, which she received at the Kolkata University in January, 2015.
  • Special recognition by the Feni district "NAGORIK SHONGBORDHONA COMMITTEE" for exceptional contribution in the Socio‐Cultural & Educational field, 12 April 2014.
  • Awarded by the AlponaBoithok "Three Poets Award-Reception" as a renowned Poet & Cultural Personality (Held at Bir UttamKhaza Nizam Uddin Auditorium, Deshbangla Bhaban, Segunbagicha, Dhaka, on 15 March, 2014).
  • Received the International Michael Madhusudan Award (Kolkata,India '2014) for contribution in the field of Socio-Culture and Education.
  • Received the SOUHARDYA SOMMANONA'2013 as ProtithojoshaKobi& Cultural Personality from Kolkata India.
  • Woman of the Year 2010" by the Bengali Cultural Society, Toronto, Canada.
  • Awarded "International Cultural Personality of 2009" by the Medical Association of Bangladesh, December Victory Day Celebration.
  • Voted "Woman of the Year 2007" by the Bangladesh community in Toronto, Canada.
  • Tara Sundari recognition: Interview on Kolkata ( India) TV May-2005.
  • BanalataShahitya Parishad Writer's Award, Dhaka, Bangladesh- April 2005.
  • Special recognition Literary Award- by "Sundaram" Dhaka, Bangladesh- August 2003.
  • Received "DesheBideshe" Award for M.C. and social work (Feb. 2003), Toronto, Ontario..
  • Specially awarded (June 2000) by the Government of Ontario, Canada, through the Ministry of Citizenship & Recreation for 10 years of Service to the Bangladeshi Community living in Canada (Volunteer 2000).
  • Awarded (Apr. 1999) for special contribution in the field of Bengali language, literature and culture by the Bangladesh Association of Toronto, Canada.
  • Top selling album "Midnight Blue"- self-composed English and Bengali poetry recitation (Weekly 'Bichitra' 23 Oct. 1998), released by Ganer Dali.
  • Speaker (July 1998) at seminar held at the 18th Bongo Shommelon on "Women Depicted in Literature from the 19th and 20th Century," Toronto, Ontario.
  • Awarded (Dec. 1997) for special contribution in the field of Bengali literature, language and culture by The Bangladesh Association of Toronto, Ontario.
  • Awarded (August 1997) by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) of Canada for meritorious service.
  • Recognized (Mar. 1996) as an Expert Witness on Women's Affairs and Social Conditions of Bangladesh by the Supreme Court of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Nationally awarded for Badminton, Debate, Recitation and Academic Achievements in Bangladesh (1972-1981).
  • "Best Sportsman (Badminton): 1978" –Bangladesh Sports Writers' Association.
  • "Best All Rounder Student: 1976" – Dept. of Public Administration, University of Dhaka.