Banga Bibhushan Samman () is a title instituted by the

West Bengal government The Government of West Bengal, also known as the West Bengal Government, is the principal administrative authority of the Indian state of West Bengal, created by the National Constitution as the state's legislative, executive and judicial a ...

to honour the services of personalities in various fields. The Banga Ratna Samman and the Banga Bhushan Samman ("Bengal ornament" বঙ্গ ভূষণ) awards are also granted. The award was conceived by

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, on 25 July 2011. More information can be found on the award ceremony online.

List of awardees

2011

2012

In May 2012, The Sunday Indian reported that

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had refused the award.

2013

2014

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2018

The Banga Bibhushan o
2018
was awarded on 21 May, to the following:

2022

Note:

References

External links

Bangabibhushan Title Winners 2012
Awards established in 2011 Civil awards and decorations of West Bengal {{Award-stub