Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The International Mother Language Award has been presented to three recipients this year, including two individuals and one institution.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus handed over the awards at the International Mother Language Institute on Friday afternoon, in celebration of the Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day.

Linguist and language researcher Abul Mansur Muhammad Abu Musa was recognised for his contributions to the preservation, revival, and advancement of mother language.

British poet Joe Winter was honoured for his translations of Rabindranath Tagore and Jibanananda Das and his efforts in promoting and globalising the Bengali language.

The Bangladesh mission in Paris was awarded the International...