The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting today (5 March), chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : BSS
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BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : BSS
The government has approved a proposal to confer the Independence Award on 20 individuals and institutions, including late Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister, in recognition of their contributions to nation-building in areas such as independence, democracy and women’s education.
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The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting today (5 March), chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to a press release signed by Md Humayun Kabir, additional secretary (Committee and Economic).
Khaleda Zia is being honoured posthumously for her comprehensive contributions to independence, democracy, women’s education, and nation-building.
For the contributions to the Liberation War, the award is being posthumously given to Major Mohammad Abdul Jalil while Professor Dr Johurul Karim will be recognised for his work in Science and Technology.
In the field of literature, the award will be given posthumously to Dr Ashraf Siddiqui and recipients in the culture category include AKM Hanif (Hanif Sanket) and posthumously Bashir Ahmed.
Jobera Rahman Linu will receive the award for her achievements in Sports.
For Social or Public Service, recipients included Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury (posthumous), Md. Saidul Huq and Maherin Chowdhury (posthumous).
Kazi Fazlur Rahman will be a posthumous recipient in the area of Public Administration.
Recipients for Research and Training include Dr Mohammad Abdul Baqi, Professor MA Rahim, and Professor Sukomal Barua.
Abdul Mukit Majumdar (Mukit Majumdar Babu) will be awarded for his efforts in Environmental Conservation.
The government also named five institutions for the award: Faujdarhat Cadet College (Liberation War), Dhaka Medical College Hospital (Medicine), Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) (Rural Development), SOS Children’s Village International in Bangladesh (Social Service), and Gonoshasthaya Kendra (Social Service).
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