Noted author and Kaler Kantho editor-in-chief Imdadul Haq Milan has received ‘Panjeree-Ananda Alo Children’s Literature Award’ 2020. He got the award in the category of story and novel for his book ‘Baban and Tuntuni Pakhi’.

‘Panjeree-Ananda Alo Children’s Literature Award ceremony for 2020, 2021 was held at Channel i building in the capital’s Tejgaon area on Monday.

The recipients of the award for 2020 are Imdadul Haq Milan (story and novel), Gollachhut Editor Mahfuz Rahman (rhyme and poetry), Surma Zahid (Liberation War) and Imran Zahid (children’s literature).

Afzal Hossain received the award for the book ‘Smritir Batayane Chander Hat’ in design category. Book publication house Katha Prakash was given the award as the best children’s publication.

Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Dr. Muhammad Samad, writer Anwara Syed Haq, Shishu Academy Director General Anjir Liton, Panjeree Publications Managing Director Kamrul Hasan Shayok, Ananda Alo Editor Rezanur Rahman,  Ananda Alo Assistant Editor and Bachsas President Raju Alim, among others, were present  at the prize giving ceremony.