Bangladeshi Manipuri writer listed for award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 09 2021:
Khoirom Indrajit, a renowned Manipuri writer based in Bangladesh, has bagged the Thiyam Leirikmacha International Award, which is conferred bi-yearly by Sahitya Thoupang Lup (Sathoulup) .
In a release, M Uttamkumar informed that the awards presentation ceremony will be organised jointly by Sathoulup and Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad in Bangladesh in December.
The award includes a cash prize of Rs 10,000, citation and shawl.
Indrajit has been taking vital roles in setting up Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad and was former president of Kamalganj Branch, the release said, adding that he has so far published two books namely 'Machu Naiba Mang (2003)' and 'Innaphi (2005)' and is working tirelessly for the development of Manipuri language, literature and culture in Bangladesh.