The 19th Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremony, presented by
Prothom Alo
''The Daily Prothom Alo'' ( bn, প্রথম আলো) is a daily newspaper in Bangladesh, published from Dhaka in the Bengali language. It is the largest circulated newspaper in Bangladesh. According to National Media Survey 2018, conducte ...
took place on 21 April 2017 at the
Bangabandhu International Conference Center
Bangabandhu International Conference Center formerly known as Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center is the only international conference center of Bangladesh situated at Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhā ...
in
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city i ...
, Bangladesh as a part of 2016 film awards season.
Facts and figures
This year
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury ( bn, অমিতাভ রেজা চৌধুরী) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker. In his career, he has directed nearly fifteen hundred (1500) television commercials (henceforth TVCs). Amitabh has also directed a few te ...
received best film director award for Aynabaji. Shakib Khan secured his eighth award for Public Choice best film actor and this was fifth in a row from 2010.
Nusrat Imroz Tisha
Nusrat Imrose Tisha, (born 20 February 1986) known mononymously as Tisha, is a Bangladeshi actress, model and producer who has appeared mainly in Bengali television and films. She has garnered landmark popularity with her praised performances b ...
in Public Choice best TV actress category for ''Ekti Taalgachher Golpo''.
Dilshad Nahar Kona
Dilshad Nahar Kona (born 15 April 1980; known as Kona) is a Bangladeshi singer. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song ''"Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re"'' in the film ''Bishwoshundori'' (2020).
Early life
Kon ...
got the awards in best female singer category again and that was double Hat-trick for her since 2009.
Nominees and winners
A total of 16 awards were given at the ceremony. Following is the list of the winners.
Lifetime Achievement Award – 2016
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Syed Hasan Imam
Syed Hasan Imam (31 August 1871 – 19 April 1933) was an Indian politician who served as the President of the Indian National Congress and was elected in September 1918.
Bachsas Awards
Bachsas ( Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity) Awards was introduced in 1972 to encourage the fledgling film industry of the country. Bangladesh Cholochchitra Shangbadik Samity (Bangladesh Cine-Journalists' Association) gave out their most p ...
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Babisas Award
The Babisas Award is given by "Bangladesh Binodon Shangbadik Somiti" (English: Bangladesh Entertainment Journalist Association) or "BABISAS" every year for best performances in media. is an organization for progressive entertainment journalists.
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