Awards and Achievements
BBS Laureate, 2023
The BBS Award is a very prestigious and competitive Award for the contribution and development of BBS Members toward BBS and a man of ethics. The BBS Award was conferred at the International Conference on Academic Integrity in AI Technology held on 11 December 2023.
- Dr. Fariha Haseen, Associate Professor, Public Health and Informatics, BSMMU, Dhaka
- Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Programme Manager, Planning, Monitoring, and Research, DGHS, Dhaka
Wikipedia Article Writing Contest
In 2021, Wikipedia Bangladesh arranged an article translation contest: অমর একুশে নিবন্ধ প্রতিযোগিতা ২০২১. I have participated in the contest and translated two articles from English to Bengali. The articles were about the Food Allergy (খাদ্যে অ্যালার্জি) and Apoptosis (কোষপতন).
Young Filmmaker
In 2008, I was honored to be selected as a delegate for the
First
International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh,
in Dhaka, an opportunity I earned through an essay writing competition. The festival, organized by
the
Children's Film Society
Bangladesh,
aims to introduce young minds to the art of filmmaking and storytelling. During the event, I
participated in workshops and interactive sessions led by pioneers in the field, gaining
foundational knowledge in filmmaking, storytelling, and related disciplines. This experience not
only deepened my appreciation for cinema but also enhanced my creative expression.
Notable sessions I attended were:
- Basics of art by Mustafa Monwar
- Basics of cinema: the good and bad by Catherine Masud
- Basics of filmmaking by Morshedul Islam
- How films can influence our psychological aspects and social awareness by Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Recognized Among Young Storytellers
In 2007, I took part in the ঐতিহ্য-গোল্লাছুট-প্রথম আলো গল্পলেখা প্রতিযোগিতা and was among the 100 selected participants. Later, in an event, held at the National Library of Bangladesh, I received an honorary certificate in recognition of my achievement. This experience was a significant milestone in my journey as a writer, inspiring me to continue exploring the power of storytelling.
Gift from the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh
In 2003, I received a Talent Pool scholarship in the Primary School Certificate examination. In 2025, I was honored with a gift from the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia, in recognition of my success. In 2025, she sent me two books as a gift, accompanied by a letter of appreciation.
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
08 Poush 1412
22 December 2005
My heartfelt love to you. I am delighted to hear that you have been awarded the Talent Pool Scholarship in 2003. Congratulations on your achievement!
As you already know, I have declared 2005 as the 'Year of Science Books'. Through reading science books, I hope you and others like you will develop a greater interest in science. This was my vision, and I am pleased to see it coming true.
In recognition of your outstanding performance in the scholarship examination, I am sending you two science books as a gift through the National Library. I hope these books will inspire you to read more and cultivate a scientific mindset. They will also help you grow into an enlightened individual. From now on, I encourage you to be even more dedicated to your studies and personal development as a responsible citizen of the country.
I wish you even greater success in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Khaleda Zia