Kathmandu, November 1, 2024 - In a grand celebration of poetic artistry, 45 poets from across the globe were honored with the prestigious "Poem of the Year" Award. This accolade, one of the most esteemed literary recognitions internationally, is jointly presented by The Daily Global Nation, a leading English daily in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Global Writers Academy India, a revered institution often considered a "pilgrimage of poetry." Together, these organizations spotlight poets who redefine the art of verse during a special Diwali program.

Honorees include notable poets such as Lakshmi Ramesh, Leena Thampi, Saroja Krishnamurthy, Seema Sharma, Rupali Tiru, Dr. Prafulla Kumar Panda, Amar Singh, Pritha Lahiri, Gordana Andonovska, Andrea Enciso Ruiz, Saeeda Akhtar, Rohini Behera, Sulagna Kar Baral, Dr. Priyadarshi, Napoleon Torres III, Dhaneswar Dhanesh Deka, Mária Gál, Saroj Ojha, Debashrita Basu, Swati Das, Lokanath Rath, Benup Riya Roy, Moravka Mladenović, Yogendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Maheswar Das, Dr. Tasneem Ustad, Laxmikanta Dash, Laura Lopes, Palakala Srinivasreddy, Sangeeta Saha, Maria Vittoria Massimo, Gloria Pereira, Manohar Luthra, Marlon Salem Gruezo-Bondroff, Birendu Kr Sinha, Elmaya Cabbarova, Asokan Erulandi, Elpiola Lluka, Geoff Stockton, Gregó István, Sai Prakash, Ngozi Ebubedike Author, Loi Monroe, Cristina Serghiescu, and Annalyn G. Mercado.

Biswananda Sinha, President of Global Writers Academy India, praised the poets, describing each work as a timeless masterpiece that embodies the essence of creativity with the power to inspire generations. “Diwali’s spirit of light and hope is the perfect backdrop for such a prestigious recognition,” he remarked, celebrating the laureates’ achievements as a legacy that will shine brightly into the future.

Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, PhD, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Global Nation, and Aura Emerald Barbosa, PhD Scholar at Harvard University and International Editor for The Daily Global Nation, emphasized that the award symbolizes cross-cultural unity and a commitment to literary excellence that transcends borders.

Poet Saroj Ojha from Nepal, one of this year’s awardees, expressed deep appreciation for the honor, calling it a privilege to be recognized alongside other poets who bring light, inspiration, and artistic brilliance to the world. He commended Global Writers Academy and The Daily Global Nation for offering a remarkable platform that celebrates the global impact of poetry