Dhaka, March 4 -- Abrar Fahad, a student of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), who was cruelly killed by the outlawed organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League, is set to receive the Swadhinata Padak posthumously - the highest civilian honor - in recognition of his self-sacrifice.

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD), and Cooperatives, shared the news on his verified Facebook account on Monday, recalling Abrar's sacrifice.

The Adviser said in his post that Abrar Fahad stands as a symbol of courage against injustice and a reflection of independent thought. Honoring him with the Swadhinata Padak-2025 (Independence Award) posthumously is a tribute to his sel...