Odhikar, a Bangladeshi human rights group, on Tuesday won the 19th prestigious Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award for its rights advocacy in the South Asian nation.
Taiwan president Lai Ching-te presented the award to the delegation of Odhikar, said a press release.
Odhikar secretary Saira Rahman Khan, director ASM Nasiruddin Elan and senior researcher Taskin Fahmina received the award at an awards ceremony held in Taipei.
Earlier on November 27, Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, founder of the ADHRA, announced the award winner.
Odhikar was founded by human rights activist Adilur Rahman Khan, who is currently the adviser to housing and public works, and industries ministries of the interim government.
