Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- Noted businessman Abdul Awal Mintoo has been awarded the Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) 2025 by the World Food Prize Foundation for his outstanding contribution to agriculture, food technology and innovation in Bangladesh.

The award was handed over to Mintoo on Wednesday at the Borlaug Dialogue conference held in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States, said a press release on Friday.

The event was jointly organised by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) and the US Department of State.

This prestigious recognition, coinciding with the Foundation's 39th anniversary, celebrates Mintoo's outstanding contributions to transforming food systems and strengthening global food security.

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