, Aug. 7 -- The government has decided to introduce a national award named after courageous teacher Maherin Chowdhury, who sacrificed her life to save her students during the recent tragic military aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Council of Advisers at the Secretariat with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in the chair on Thursday, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

"During the meeting, a discussion was held over the Milestone tragedy. We discussed ways to specially honour those who lost their lives - particularly two teachers and a maid. A final decision will be made soon."

Highlighting Maherin's heroism, Shafiqul, said, "She showed remarkable braver...