In recognition of the contribution at the national level, then eminent individuals are being conferred with the Independence Award this year.
The list of nominees for the Independence Award was released in a Cabinet Division circular on Friday (15 March).
The government has named Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan, the inventor of jute polythene bags, among 10 other individuals for the prestigious award.
The government has honoured Kazi Abdus Sattar, freedom fighter Flight Sergeant late Md Fazlul Haque and Shaheed late Abu Naim Md Nazibuddin Khan (Khurram) for their roles in Bangladesh’s independence and the Liberation War.
Dr Harishankar Das won the award for medical science, Mohammad Rafiquzzaman for culture, and athlete Firoza Khatun for sports.
Freedom Fighter Dr Mollah Obaydullah Baki and SM Abraham Lincoln have also been named for the award for their contribution to social services.
Each of the awardees received an 18-carat gold medal, Tk300,000 and a certification of appreciation for their contributions.