Bangladeshi social worker and entrepreneur Seema Hamid has received India's Durga Samman 2022 for her contribution to society. Seema and 16 other women personalities received the award at a hotel in Kolkata Sunday, according to a media statement. "We are working to create youth entrepreneurs and empower them. Our work also involves engaging youth in various social activities. The Durga Samman will encourage me to inspire to go forward," the social worker and entrepreneur said. Also read: Tarafder M Ruhul Amin gets Mother Teresa Int'l Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.   The programme to distribute the highest civilian award was held at the Prime Minister’s official residence Ganobhaban.   AKM Bazlur Rahman, Shaheed Ahsanullah Master and Brig Gen (retd) Khurshid Uddin Ahmed and Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu were given the award posthumously in recognition of their contributions to Independence and the Liberation War.  Their family members received the award from the Prime Minister. Read:10 named for Independence Award 2021 Dr Mrinmoy Guha Neogi received the highest state award for his contributions to science and technology, Mohadev Saha for literature; Ataur Rahman and Gazi Mazharul Anwar for culture, and Dr M Amjad Hossain for social work.   Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council received the award in the research and training category. Bangladesh has been recognising individuals and institutions with the award every year since 1977.  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award), the highest civilian award, to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 on Thursday in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country. The award-distribution programme will be held at her official residence Ganobhaban, according to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). AKM Bazlur Rahman, Shaheed Ahsanullah Master and Brig Gen (retd) Khurshid Uddin Ahmed and Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu have been named posthumously for the award in recognition of their contributions to Independence and the Liberation War. Read: PM Hasina hands over Ekushey Padak Dr Mrinmoy Guha Neogi will receive the highest state award for his contributions to science and technology, Mohadeb Saha for literature; Ataur Rahman and Gazi Mazharul Anwar for culture, and Dr M Amjad Hossain for social work. Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council will receive the award in the research and training category. Bangladesh has been recognising individuals and institutions with the award every year since 1977.