File photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Focus BanglaThe country has been honouring individuals and institutions with this award since 1977Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has presented the Independence Award—the country's highest state honour—to 12 personalities and one organization, in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the nation. The Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) received the award in the Science and Technology category. Cabinet Secretary Md Shafiul Alam conducted the function and read out the citations of the Independence Award recipients with their brief life sketches. Each award recipient received a medal weighing 50 grams made out of 18 carat gold, along with Tk3 lakh and a citation. Since 1977, Bangladesh has been honouring individuals and institutions with this award every year ahead of Independence Day on Mar 26.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 25, 2019 05:48 UTC