Uday Hakim, Bangladesh's renowned writer, journalist, recitation artist, corporate personality and advisory editor of Risingbd news portal, has been honoured with Songoptok Sahitya Award 2021 as recognition of his outstanding performance in the field of travel literature.
He received the award from the Director General of Bangla Academy, Nurul Huda at a programme held at the National Music and Dance auditorium of Shilpakala Academy in the capital on December 26, according to a media release.
The programme was arranged on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the victory of Bangladesh and the 31st founding anniversary of Songsoptok.
Poet Mohammad Nurul Huda attended the function as the chief guest while Shahidul Islam, Proprietor of Songsoptok, was in the chair.
Among others, Songsoptok’s Founding President Mushtak Ahmed Liton, incumbent President Moslem Uddin Howlader and General Secretary Sujoy Mondol were also present.
Uday Hakim is considered to be one of the strongest writers in the field of modern Bengali literature. As of now, he wrote a total of 10 books including three travelogues, the release added.
His notable books include ‘Darjeeling e bristi, Kalimpong e Roud’ (Rain in Darjeeling, Sun in Kalimpong)’, ‘Rohossomoy Adam Pahar’ (Mysterious Adam’s Peak), ‘Sundori Jelekonna and Rohossomoy Guha’, ‘Helichair' and 'Mass of Ghosts' etc.
Mr Hakim joined Walton Group in 2010 and is now working as the Executive Director of Walton.
Uday Hakim was born on 25 March 1975 at Bordhonpara village under Mirzapur Upazila of Tangail District. He obtained his graduation and post-graduation degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Dhaka.
He has a 12-year of work experience in national Bangla dailies including Prothom Alo, Amar Desh, Kaler Kantha and TV channels including Channel I and CSB Television.