Dhaka, March 18 -- Renowned fiction writer and novelist Shammi Tultul, popularly known as 'Chattala Koinna,' has been awarded the Women Power Leadership Award 2025 in the field of literature.

The honor was conferred by Smart Entrepreneur Forum, a non-political and social organization, during a ceremony marking International Women's Day at the World Literature Center.

The event, themed "Women's Participation in Economic Development," featured a discussion, the award ceremony, and a cultural program.

Justice Mohammad Zainul Abedin of the Appellate Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court attended as the chief guest, while the inauguration was conducted by Dr. Professor Anisuzzaman. Cultural figure Peerzada Shahidul Harun delivered the ke...