Entertainment Desk :
Sisimpur, the popular children’s programme for Bangladeshi children, won the internationally acclaimed 3rd Anthem Award under the category of ‘Film, Video, Television or Show’. Through messages of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), Sisimpur has played a significant role in bringing about transformative changes in society, earning this prestigious award, said a press release.
To emphasise DEI content, Sisimpur has also introduced a new character called Julia with autism, in addition to the four main characters Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku. Since the inception of Sisimpur, The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been supporting the programme through financial assistance and technical guidance.
Since 2021, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has been presenting Anthem Award to individuals and organisations making impactful changes in society and globally through meaningful initiatives.
The announcement of the 3rd annual Anthem Award was made on the evening of January 30, according to US Eastern Time. Sisimpur emerged victorious in this competition, with approximately 2,000 submissions from 44 countries. It’s noteworthy that SWB won the Kidscreen Award in 2022, and even before that, in 2010 the BBC World Service Trust recognised Sisimpur as the best children show and third most popular show
in overall categories.