PM Distributes Independence Award among Awardees

In acknowledgment of remarkable services to the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) to nine individuals and one institution on Thursday.

At the Prime Minister's official house Ganobhaban, a ceremony to present the highest civilian award was held, reports UNB.

AKM Bazlur Rahman, Shaheed Ahsanullah Master, and Brig Gen (retd) Khurshid Uddin Ahmed and Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu were given the award posthumously in recognition of their contributions to Independence and the Liberation War.  Their family members received the award from the Prime Minister.

Dr. Mrinmoy Guha Neogi received the highest state award for his contributions to science and technology, Mohadev Saha for literature; Ataur Rahman and Gazi Mazharul Anwar for culture, and Dr. M Amjad Hossain for social work.

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council received the award in the research and training category.

Bangladesh has honored individuals and institutions with the award each year since 1977.