MJMF introduces the Ekushey Youth Awards
Under assistance of the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA), the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has introduced the Ekushey Youth Awards in February 2015. The award is seen as a means of appreciation for people who have stood out with exceptional contributions to or in the youth community, and who set an example by inspiring a young audience with their work.
The Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) is handing out a medal of honor to each awarded contributor on an annual base. The nominees will be announced on International Mother Language Day on February 21st. Considered is the work in the different fields of education, sports, youth activities, literature and community services here in Alberta. The honor may be awarded multiple times and is open to all Albertans.
Announcement of the Nominees for MJMF's Ekushey Youth Awards 2015
Nominees for the Ekushey Youth Awards 2015
For the Ekushey Youth Awards 2015 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has nominated two dedicated people in recognition of their contributions to the fields or significant organizational endeavors.
This years' nominated recipients are:
· Sheikh Jalil (Writer and Journalist)
· Ahsan Ullah Rony (Sports & Community Organizer)
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Awarded for Journalism and Literary Work. Sheikh Jalil graduated at the Mymensing Medical College of Bangladesh in the eighties. He descended from a progressive family, that engaged in education, arts and literature. Since early childhood he developed an interest in the written word, and started writing his own stories, poems, features, and reports. He engaged in part time journalism and is currently Bureau Chief of the Weekly Jogajog in Edmonton. As author of multiple books he published in Bangladesh: Shoyllahbile Shalook Phol-Song (2015), Shopnonil Railgari-Poem (2011), Shoobota Tamao Jatra-Poem (2010), Jagirnama-Novel, and four other publications. |
Sheikh Jalil |
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Awarded for Sports. Ahsan Ullah Rony graduated at York University in Toronto, Canada and is actively involved in sports and socio-cultural activities. Since childhood, Ahsan has been the biggest fan of all kinds of sports, and developed an interest in playing soccer, cricket, and badminton. He is the former general secretary of the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) (2012-2014). With the nomination for the Ekushey Youth Awards Ahsan Ullah Rony is recognized in a special way for consistent dedication and commitment to the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF), BHESA and other allied organizations. He has been a successful organizer of soccer |
Ahsan Ullah Rony |
events, and the cricket tournament, and achieved a champion trophy and other personal awards. His contribution to our youth community and in general to sports will be gratefully remembered.
More Information
If you are interested to learn more about the Ekushey Youth Awards, feel free to visit the website of the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation at www.mjmf.org.
