An international recognition programme titled Global Excellence Honor 2026 was held at Liberty Club Limited in Uttara, Dhaka, with the aim of strengthening cultural exchange and professional collaboration between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Organised jointly by Idea Exchange Bangladesh and Bilakshan Creation Pvt. Ltd. of Nepal on June 9, the event honoured 46 distinguished individuals — 30 from Bangladesh and 16 from Nepal — for their contributions to arts, culture, film, media, research, business, and social leadership.
The programme was attended by Mohammad Nurullah, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies, as the chief guest. The event was led and coordinated by Khondoker Suman, Chief Executive Officer of Idea Exchange and a National Film Award-winning filmmaker.
Among the special guests was Dabbu Kshetri, Chairman of Bilakshan Creation Pvt. Ltd., who presented commemorative crests, certificates, and honorary scarves to the award recipients from both countries.
The Bangladeshi honourees included filmmakers Khijir Hayat Khan, Aktanin Khair Tanin, Supin Barman and Shyamal Shishir, along with producer Sharif Ul Anwar Sajjan. Actors and actresses recognised at the event included Nazia Haque Orsha, Mousumi Hamid, Marshia Shawon, Tasmita Shimu, Ainun Putul, Kazi Nowshaba Ahmed and Afsana Mimi.
Other recipients included actors Mostafizur Noor Imran, Fazlul Haque, Sarkar Rawnak Ripon, Mohammad Rafiq and Md Rakibul Hasan (Rakib); journalist and lyricist Al Mahmud Manzur; journalist and playwright Ahmed Tawkir; journalists Masum Apu, Ahmed Zaman Shimul and Ahmed Tepantar; spiritual music artiste and freedom fighter Md Abdul Kuddus; Lalon singer Akram Hossain and ghazal singer Syed Ismail Hossain; columnist and cultural activist Nahid Hasan; and entrepreneurs and social workers M Rahman Sagar, Zahir Raihan and Md Mosharaf.
Although noted actor, director and cultural organiser Afsana Karim Mimi was scheduled to attend as a special guest, she was unable to join due to personal reasons. Cultural activist Sanzid Supto received the honour on her behalf.
The programme began with the national anthems of Bangladesh and Nepal, followed by the award presentation ceremony. Recipients were presented with crests, certificates and honorary scarves. The event also featured cultural performances, and concluded with a dinner and networking session.
Speaking at the event, Khondoker Suman said, “Global Excellence Honor is not merely an award-giving ceremony; it is a bridge connecting Bangladesh and Nepal through culture, creativity, professional excellence and shared human values. We believe recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions in arts, culture, media, business and social leadership will inspire future generations. Through this initiative, we hope to open new avenues of mutual respect, friendship and cooperation between the people of the two countries.”
Speakers at the programme also highlighted the importance of cultural exchange, creative collaboration and recognising professional excellence as key elements in strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Nepal.
