At the 12th Bioscope Star Award-2024, renowned playrighter Arpona Rani Rajbongshi was honored with the Best Playwright award. The award ceremony, organized by the Bioscope Cultural Foundation, took place on December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) at the Central Kachi-Kacha Mela in the capital. During the event, the award was presented to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by the chief guest Justice Siddiqur Rahman Mia (Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh) and the keynote speaker Pirzada Shahidul Harun, a cultural personality.
In her speech, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi expressed her gratitude, stating, “Drama is a medium that brings worldly matters to life. It acts as a mirror of society. As a playwright, I always try to entertain the audience while also contributing to social change. I am truly delighted and overwhelmed to receive the Best Playwright Award. This recognition will further increase my dedication to my work because the pen is the only weapon that can both make people laugh and make them cry.”
The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Mu. Nazrul Islam Tamiji, and Shafiqul Rahman presided over the ceremony.