Banga Bibhushan Samman () is a title instituted by the West Bengal government to honour the services of personalities in various fields. The Banga Ratna Samman and the Banga Bhushan Samman ("Bengal ornament" বঙ্গ ভূষণ) awards are also granted. The award was conceived by Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, on 25 July 2011. List of awardees 2011 2012 In May 2012, The Sunday Indian reported that Ravi Shankar had refused the award. 2013 2018 The Banga Bibhushan of 2018 was awarded on 21 May, to the following: 2022 Note: See also Banga Bhushan Rabindra Puraskar References External links Bangabibhushan Title Winners 2012 Awards established in 2011 Civil awards and decorations of West Bengal