Syed Atik: For his special contribution to cinema, film director Md. Jasim Uddin Emon has been awarded the ‘Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award-2026’ by the Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq Memorial Council.The award was handed over to him at a ceremony held on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, at the Kendrio Kachi-Kanchar Mela auditorium in Segunbagicha. Md. Jasim Uddin Emon was honored for his special contributions to the film industry, including filmmaking, organizing film study circles and film societies, and nurturing new artists.Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Dr. Md. Abu Tariq was present as the chief guest at the event, while BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and state Ekushey and Independence Award-winning Professor Dr. Sukomal Barua attended as the keynote speaker. Former Information Secretary and Sher-e-Bangla’s grandson Syed Margub Morshed presided over the ceremony.Expressing his reaction after receiving the Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award-2026, Jasim Uddin Emon said, “This award is a great recognition of my work. It will inspire me even more.” He added, “This honor from the Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Council is truly a matter of great pride. At the same time, it has increased my sense of responsibility toward my work even further.”
