Dhaka, March 11 -- The Bangladesh government has announced the names of seven distinguished individuals to receive the Independence Award 2025 in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the nation.

Among the recipients is Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam, a luminary in the field of science and technology.

But who is Jamal Nazrul Islam, and why is his name held in such high regard-not just in Bangladesh but across the global scientific community?

It is widely acknowledged that no other Bangladeshi scientist has left as profound impact on fundamental physics as he has.

A Life Shaped by Learning

Born in 1939 in Jhenaidah, where his father served as a judge, this scientist began his education in Kolkata. After returning, he studied...