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26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
2025 Bangladeshi entertainment award ceremony From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards ceremony was held on 23 May 2025 at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized annually by the leading Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo, in association with Square Toiletries Ltd., the awards are considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the country’s entertainment industry. The event celebrates artistic excellence in film, television, music, and digital media, recognizing works from the previous calendar year through popular vote and critics’ selection.[2]
The 2025 edition honored achievements from 2024, with over 20 awards presented across various categories. A major highlight of the ceremony was the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was conferred on veteran actor Abul Hayat for his contributions to the performing arts over five decades.[3]
Shakib Khan was a central figure at the ceremony, winning the Best Actor in popular choice award for his performance in the film Toofan (2024).[4] In addition, he was honored with a special award marking 25 years of his contribution to Bangladeshi cinema, accompanied by a documentary tribute titled "Megastar Shakib Khan", chronicling his journey and impact on the industry.[5][6][7]
Other major winners included Mamnun Hasan Emon, who won Best Actor in critics' choice for Maya (2024), and Mehazabien Chowdhury, who achieved a rare double by winning both the Best Actress in popular and critics' choice awards for her performance in Priyo Maloti (2024).[8] Mosharraf Karim also received critical recognition for his performance in Adhunik Bangla Hotel. The Best Web Series award went to Rongila Kitab, directed by Anam Biswas, while Nuhash Humayun won Best Director (OTT) for Dui Shaw. Farrukh Ahmed Rehan was named Best Newcomer for his performance in Jugal.[5]
The event was co-hosted by actors Afran Nisho and Tasnia Farin, both making their hosting debut.[9] The ceremony featured musical and dramatic performances and was broadcast live on Maasranga Television, with additional streaming available on the official Facebook and YouTube channels of Meril, Prothom Alo, and Maasranga. The event garnered widespread public and media attention, reinforcing the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards as a cornerstone of cultural recognition in Bangladesh.
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The 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards ceremony featured a series of musical and dance performances celebrating the year’s achievements in entertainment. The event opened with a colorful dance sequence performed by Tama Mirza, Mandira Chakraborty, and Hridi Sheikh, choreographed by Ivan Shahriar Sohag and accompanied by music from Binod Roy. Sohag Dance Group handled the stage choreography.
A themed performance titled "Dushtu Kokil" included appearances by Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, Dilshad Nahar Kona, and Farrukh Ahmed Rehan, also choreographed by Sohag Dance Group.
The segment "TikTok TikTok" featured actors Tawsif Mahbub, Irfan Sajjad, Mumtaheena Toya, Prarthana Fardin Dighi, Dola Rahman, and Twink Kerala, performed and choreographed by Eagle Dance Group.
A major highlight was the tribute segment "Shakib Khan's Silver Jubilee", celebrating 25 years of the Shakib Khan's career. It featured performances to hit tracks from O Priyotoma, Rajkumar, Dil Dil Dil, and Toofan Theme, with participation by Mamnun Hasan Emon, Nirab Hossain, Ziaul Roshan, Puja Cherry, and Shakib Khan himself. Veteran singers Balam, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Imran Mahmudul, and Arif Rahman Joy contributed vocals, while Eagle Dance Group managed choreography and staging.[10]
The finale "Laage Ura Dhura", performed by Pritom Hasan and choreographed by Eagle Dance Group, closed the evening.
The venue for the event was the Hall of Fame at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka. The signature theme music was composed by Ayub Bachchu.[11][12]
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Winner and Nominees
Public choice awards
Critics' Choice Awards
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Special Honoured
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Abul Hayat[13]
- Special Award - Shakib Khan[14]
Host and Jury Board
The ceremony was hosted by actors Afran Nisho and Tasnia Farin, with Nilanjana Rahman serving as the co-host,[9] while the opening segment was hosted by actor Afzal Hossain.[15]
- The jury board for the 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards was divided into three panels based on media category:[16]
- Web Series
- Tariq Anam Khan, Aupee Karim, Ashfaque Nipun, and Syed Ahmed Shawki.
- Short Fiction
- Zahid Hasan, Tropa Majumdar, Shihab Shaheen, and Intekhab Dinar.
- Film and Web Film
- Afzal Hossain, N Rashed Chowdhury, Azmeri Haque Badhon, and Kamrul Hasan Khasru.
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Presenters and performers
Presenters
Performers
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Superlatives
- Multiple Nominations
5 — Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya (Web film)
- Multiple Wins
3 — Toofan
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