Shimu, Shajal and Kona’s mothers to receive Gorobini Maa Award 2025
Universal Medical College Hospital is set to honour the mothers of three showbiz stars — Sumaiya Shimu, Abdun Noor Shajal, and Dilshad Nahar Kona — with the prestigious Gorobini Maa Award today, on the occasion of World Mother's Day.
The event, which celebrates its 12th year this time, will take place at the RAOWA Convention Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka. In total, 12 mothers, including those from the fields of administration, law and justice, education, economy, law enforcement, medicine, engineering, journalism, and special achievements, will be recognised for raising successful children across diverse sectors.
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Dr Ashish Kumar Chakraborty, managing director of Universal Medical College Hospital, shared that the Gorobini Maa Award 2025 holds special significance, marking over a decade of celebrating the spirit of motherhood. "This year, we are proud to honour the mothers of three talented personalities from the entertainment industry alongside other inspiring mothers," he said.
In the entertainment category, Sumaiya Shimu's mother, Abdun Noor Shajal's mother, and singer Dilshad Nahar Kona's mother will receive the honour for their invaluable contributions behind the scenes of their children's stellar journeys.
The ceremony will feature Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Labour and Employment, as the chief guest. Special guest Professor Dr Nazmul Hossain, director general of the Directorate General of Health Education under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will also be present. The event will be presided over by Preeti Chakraborty, chairperson of Universal Medical College Hospital and senior vice-president of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries.
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