The Kali O Kolom Young Poet and Writer Award (; Kali o Kolom Tarun Kabi o Lekhok Puroshkar) is a literary award in Bangladesh presented by Kali O Kolom, a magazine on art and literature. It is considered one of the country's most prestigious awards for young writers. The award carries a cash prize of BDT 200,000. It has been presented annually since 2008.
History The award was established in 2008 to encourage creative work of young Bangladeshi poets and writers. It was introduced by Kali O Kolom in two categories: Poetry and Creative and Intellectual Literature. Over the years, additional categories have been added, including research, children's literature and literature on Bangladesh Liberation War. As of 2024, a total of 67 young writers have received the award.
Awards by decade Year Winner Book Category Sources 2008 Simon Zakaria Bangladesher Lokonatok: Bishoy o Angik-Boichitrya Research 2008 Obaid Akash Shiter Prokar Poetry 2009 Ahmed Munir Ami O Bagharu Poetry 2009 Ahmad Mostafa Kamal Andho Jadukar Creative literature 2009 Azizul Parvez Ekattorer Gonohotya: Rajdhani Theke Beanibazar Research 2010 Tokon Thakur Ta Bhashay Prokash Kora Jay Na Poetry 2010 Prashanta Mridha Golper Khoje Research 2010 Kazi Rafi Dhushor-Swapner Sasandra Creative literature 2011 Shubhashis Sinha Howa Na-Howar Gan Poetry 2011 Swakrito Noman Rajanoti Creative literature 2011 Suman Sazzad Prokriti, Pramitikota O Jatisattar Sahitya Essays 2011 Mizanur Khan Sonar Paramatola Liberation War literature 2012 Mostak Ahmad Din Bhikhirio Rajasthane Jay Poetry 2012 Masudul Haque Dirghoshwashera Hawar Jole Bhase Fiction 2012 Piyas Majid Karun Malyaban O Onnanno Essays 2012 Moshtak Ahmed Nakshatrer Rajarbag Liberation War literature 2013 Masud Pathik Ekaki Jomin Poetry 2013 Wahida Nur Afza Bitangsha Fiction 2013 Dr. Robiul Hossain Samakal Patrikar Sahityik O Sangskritik Bhumika Research 2013 Rajib Ahmed Muktijuddhe Mujibnagar: Dalil O Itihas Liberation War literature 2013 Mashudul Haque Bilu Kalu Ar Gilur Romanchokor Abhijan Children's literature 2014 Sakira Parvin Brishtir Matlami Poetry 2014 Fatima Rumi Ami Anindita Fiction 2014 M. Abdul Alim Pabnay Bhasha Andolon Research 2015 Shamim Hossain Dhaner Dhatri Poetry 2015 Imran Khan Dhatob Shomoy Fiction 2015 Ranjana Biswas Bangladesher Palki O Palkibahak Research 2015 Salek Khokon Juddhodiner Godyo O Pramanyo Liberation War research 2016 Naushad Jamil Dheuyer Bhetor Dabanol Poetry 2016 Rafik Hariri Phulbanu O Onnanno Golpo Fiction 2016 Tushar Kabir Kuthurir Swar Research 2016 Hasan Iqbal Bhatkabitay Muktijuddho Liberation War literature 2016 Shariful Hasan Odbhuture Boighor Children's literature 2017 Mizanur Rahman Belal Jumjuari Poetry 2017 Hosne Ara Jahan Nishinda Patar Ghran Poetry 2017 Tapas Roy Ei Besh Atanke Achhi Fiction 2017 Mamun Siddiqui Muktijuddher Ojana Bhashya Liberation War literature 2017 Altaf Shahnewaz Nrityaki Research 2017 Rajib Hasan Haripada O Gelien Children's literature 2018 Nahida Nahid Juthochari Andharer Golpo Fiction 2018 Harun Pasha Tista Fiction 2018 Shahadat Ruman Humayun Ahmeder Cholochchitro: Chirayat Roshbodh Research 2018 Arafat Tanim Ekattorer Ramjan: Gonohotya O Niryaton Liberation War research 2019 Hanzala Han Jalporider Dwipe Poetry 2019 Kamrun Nahar Shila Lalbeji Fiction 2019 Faisal Ahmed Syed Nazrul Islam: Mahajiboner Protikriti Research 2019 Chowdhury Shahid Kader Muktijuddhe Bharoter Chikitsa Shohayota Liberation War research 2020 Mojaffor Hossain Timirjatra Fiction 2020 Masud Parvez Cholochchitranama Research 2020 Ejaz Ahmed Milon 1971: Bidhwasto Bariyay Shudhu Lash Ebong Liberation War literature 2020 Ranjit Sarkar Skule Muktijuddho Hoyechhilo Children's literature 2021 Sadat Hossain Bibha O Bibhram Fiction 2021 Amin Al Rashid Jibananander Manchitra Research 2021 Chanakya Baroi Sundarban Series Poetry 2022 Kabir Kallol Shondeho Hobe Na Keno Poetry 2022 Masud Ahmad Dur Prithibir Gondhe Fiction 2022 Nibedita Ray Kaibarta Jatibarner Itihas Research 2022 Mahfuz Rahman Kong Pahare Shoytan Children's literature 2023 Kamrunnahar Dipa Bhater Kechchha Fiction 2023 Sharfin Shah Jonosongskritir Rup O Rupantar Research 2023 Rahman Barnil Aloy Ranga Bhor Children's literature 2024 Austric Rishi Satitalay Poetry 2024 Sajid Ul Haque Abir Nirbachito Debdut Fiction 2024 Muhammad Farid Hasan Cha-Shramik Andolon: Deadline 20 May 1921 Research 2024 Swaralipi Ekattorer Oboruddho Diner Duhsahas: Sagai Fort Escape Liberation War literature 2024 Niaz Mahmud Tilakumarer Jatra Children's literature
See also Ekushey Padak Bangla Academy Literary Award Ananda Purashkar Sahitya Akademi Award to Bengali Writers Rabindra Puraskar
References
External links Kali o Kalam Award (official site)