Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has emphasised that state awards are not just mere accolades but also serve as a manifesto of a government's political and cultural philosophy, and the interim government's ideology got reflected in Thursday's Ekushey Padak ceremony.

Farooki shared his reflections on the event in a Facebook post on Thursday, highlighting a departure from the traditionally solemn atmosphere of such programs.

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"From my previous experience of watching such events on television, I have witnessed a sense of grandeur and gravity; however, this time, I saw vibrancy and spontaneity. The entire auditorium today seemed to resonat...