Dhaka, March 26 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has presented the Independence Award 2025 to seven individuals in recognition of their exceptional and outstanding contributions to the nation. The award ceremony was held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, where the Chief Adviser bestowed the prestigious honour.
Additionally, the government has reinstated the posthumous Independence Award previously conferred upon President Ziaur Rahman, reversing the unjust decision made by the previous administration.
The seven distinguished recipients included Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) for his contributions to science and technology, Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud (posthumously) for literature, Novera Ahmed (posthumousl...