Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday conferred the Independence Award 2025 upon seven individuals, recognising their glorious and outstanding contributions to the nation.
The chief adviser handed over the award at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka.
Sven distinguished individuals are Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) in science and technology, Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud (posthumously) in literature, Novera Ahmed (posthumously) in culture, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed (posthumously) in social service, Mohammad Mahbubul Haque Khan alias Azam Khan (posthumously) in Liberation War and culture, Badruddin Mohammad Umar in education and research, and Abrar Fahad (posthumously) for his role as a young protester.
Family members of the awarded received the awards.
Advisers, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, and senior government officials were present at the ceremony, conducted by cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid.
Speaking at the function, Professor Yunus said that the nation was proud on that day, but it was very painful that these people were not given the recognition when they were alive. 鈥榃e remember them today with gratitude.鈥�
Yunus said that the people of the country were delighted to honour them with the award despite it being late. 鈥楾heir works will inspire all.鈥�
The Independence Day Award or Swadhinata Padak, is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh.
Introduced in 1977, the award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organisations in recognition of their substantial contributions to one of many fields, including the War of Liberation, the Language Movement, education, literature, journalism, public service, science and technology, medical science.
