Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (December 09, 2025) distributed the Begum Rokeya Padak 2025 among four distinguished women in recognition of their contributions to women's education and rights, human rights and women's awakening.

The Chief Adviser handed over the awards at a ceremony held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.

Calling for building a new Bangladesh with women at the forefront, Prof Yunus said that young women have demonstrated remarkable leadership during the Mass Uprising and must continue to be elevated to higher roles.

"Let our new Bangladesh be built by keeping women in the forefront. Today's women represent a post-Mass Uprising generation, an entirely different women's society. The jo...