Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Eight individuals were awarded 'Greenman Award 2019' on Sunday for their special contributions to social and environmental development.

The awardees are - Jahangirnagar University Zoology Prof Dr Kabirul Bashar, Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association President Mahiuddin Ahmed, Wildlife Expert Alam Shahin, playwright Mohon Khan, Banglavision Senior Journalist Sharmin Ibrahim, DBC News Staff Reporter Redwan Ahmed, News24 correspondent Nazmul Huda and Narsingdi Presidency College Founder Chairman Dr Md Moazzem Hossain.

The prize giving ceremony took place following a discussion arranged by Green Movement, an environmental and social organisation, marking their first anniversary at the Jatiya Press Club.

While deli...