Dhaka, March 7 -- Five women will be awarded for their contributions in different fields on the occasion of International Women's Day, said State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Simin Hossain Rimi.

She said each of the five winners will be given a cheque of Tk 1 lakh, crest, shawl and certificate.

US honours Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Fawzia Karim with 2024 International Women of Courage Award .

She made the disclosure at a press conference on Women's Day at the Secretariat on Thursday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be present as the chief guest at the event to be held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium at 10 am on Friday.

Bangladesh's Fawzia Karim named among International Women of Courage Award recipients for 2024

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