Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Film Actress

Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Film Actress is given by Meril-Prothom Alo as part of its annual Meril-Prothom Alo Awards for Bengali films, to recognise the female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1999.

Multiple winners

 * 10 Wins: Shabnur
 * 2 Wins: Moushumi, Purnima, Jaya Ahsan

Multiple nominees

 * 13 Nominations: Shabnur
 * 10 Nominations: Moushumi, Apu Biswas
 * 09 Nominations: Purnima
 * 06 Nominations: Jaya Ahsan
 * 04 Nominations: Mahiya Mahi, Nusrat Imrose Tisha
 * 03 Nominations: Bidya Sinha Saha Mim
 * 02 Nominations: Pori Moni, Zakia Bari Mamo