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| Mazharul Islam Poetry Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | Civilian |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Bangla Academy |
| Established | 2010 |
| First award | 2010 |
| Final award | 2019 |
| Total | 10 |
The Mazharul Islam Poetry Award (Bengali: মযহারুল ইসলাম কবিতা পুরস্কার; Mazharul Islam Kabita Puroshkar), is given by the Bangla Academy of Bangladesh in recognition of creative genius in advancement and overall contribution in the field of poetry.[1] It was introduced in 2010 to honor the memory of Bangladeshi poet, folklorist, and academic Mazharul Islam.[2]