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Like previous years, Ananya Sahitya Puraskar 2008 (Literature Award) was given at a function at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum in the city on November 16.

This year Litterateur Jharna Das Purakayashta got the award.

National Professor Kabir Chowdhury was present as chief guest at the award giving ceremony. Eminent litterateur Selina Hossain chaired the function. Jharna Das received the award along with a crest and Tk 50,000 cash.

Kabir Chowdhury in his speech urged all to come forward to raise hands for the development of literature practice in the country. He also urged to come forward against militancy.