Renowned magician Jewel Aich was honoured with the 'Bir Muktijoddha Sommanona' yesterday. Jewel Aich announced the news on his Facebook account along with a picture. 

"Uttara Club has awarded me the honour of 'Bir Muktijoddha Sommanona'. I am really happy to get this award," read the post. 

A freedom fighter, a magic maestro, and a flute virtuoso – Jewel Aich has done it all. He is also working as an advocate for UNICEF to establish the rights of children in the country.

Jewel Aich fought in Sector 9 during the Liberation War, under the leadership of the Sector Commander Major Jalil.

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The artiste was awarded the Ekushey Padak for his outstanding contribution to the art of magic. He has also won the Kazi Mahmudullah Gold Medal, Bangladesh Television Award, Aich has also won the 'Best Magician of the Year' and the 'Society of American Magicians Award' in the US.