List Of Independence Day Award Recipients (2010–2019)
Independence Day Award, Bangladesh's highest civilian honours - Winners, 2010-2019: 2010 Ten people and an organisation were awarded. as below: 2011 Two institutions and seven people were awarded . 2012 Ten people received the award. 2013 The award was given to eight people. 2014 Nine people and one institution were awarded. 2015 The award was given to eight people. 2016 The award was given to fourteen people and one organization. 2017 The award was given to fifteen people and an organization. 2018 Eighteen people were awarded. 2019 Thirteen people and an organization were awarded. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Independence Day Awards (2010-2019) Civil awards and decorations of Bangladesh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Independence Day Award
The Independence Day Award ( bn, স্বাধীনতা পদক), also termed Independence Award ( bn, স্বাধীনতা পুরস্কার), Swadhinata Padak, and Swadhinata Puroskar, is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977 by president Ziaur Rahman, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War of Liberation, the Language Movement, education, literature, journalism, public service, science and technology, medical science, social science, song, games and sports, fine arts, rural development, and other areas. Each awardee receives a gold medal, a certificate of honour, and 500,000 Bangladeshi takas (US$5803). A cabinet committee on national awards prepares the list of each year's nominees and forwards the list to the head of the government for final approval. The award is traditionally presented on the eve of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nilima Ibrahim
Neelima Ibrahim (11 October 1921 – 18 June 2002) was a Bangladeshi educationist, littérateur and social worker. She is well known for her scholarship on Bengali literature but even more so for her depiction of raped and tortured women in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War in her book ''Ami Birangana Bolchi''. She was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1969, Begum Rokeya Padak in 1996 and Ekushey Padak in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh for her contributions to Bangla literature. Early life and education Neelima was born on 11 October 1921 in Bagerhat, Khulna to Zamindar Prafulla Roy Chowdhury and Kusum Kumari Devi. Ibrahim passed her school leaving examination and entrance level examinations from the Khulna Coronation Girls' School in 1937 and from the Victoria Institution in Calcutta in 1939. Later she earned bachelor's degrees in arts and teaching from the Scottish Church College, which was followed by an MA in Bengali literature from the University of Calcutta i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Quamrul Haider
Quamrul Haider is a Bangladeshi-American professor of physics at Fordham University. He was awarded the Independence Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh. Early life and edudcation Haider completed his bachelor's and master's in Physics at the University of Dhaka. He finished his second master's in Physics at the University of Illinois Chicago. He completed his PhD in physics at the Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington, Indiana University, IU, or simply Indiana) is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the flagship campus of Indiana University and, with over 40,000 students, its largest ca .... Career Haider worked as a research associate at Los Alamos. He then worked as a research associate at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In 1988, Haider joined the physics department at Fordham University. In 2012, Haider was awarded the Independence Award. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Haider, Quamru ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kazi M Badruddoza
Kazi M Badruddoza (born 1 January 1927) is a National Emeritus Scientist working for the National Agricultural Research System of Bangladesh. Education and career He completed his B.Sc.Ag (Hons) from the University of Dhaka in 1952 and later received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. Among different posts, Badruddoza was director general for the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council. He was also chief research adviser for FAU/UNDP, Hanoi (1985–88). and president (2012–13) of the Bangladesh Academy of Agriculture (BAAG). Badruddoza discovered a variety of guava called ''Kazipayara'' after his name. He was a member of the syndicate of the Bangladesh Agricultural University during 1974–1988. Awards * Independence Day Award The Independence Day Award ( bn, স্বাধীনতা পদক), also termed Independence Award ( bn, স্বাধীনতা পুরস্কার), Swadhinata Padak, and Swadhinata Puroskar, is the highest state award given by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pran Gopal Datta
Pran Gopal Datta (born 1 October 1953) is a Bangladeshi physician, university administrator and politician. In September 2021, he won the candidacy of membership of Jatiya Sangsad representing the Comilla-7 constituency in a bi-election unopposed. The membership of the constituency became vacant after Ali Ashraf died in office in July 2021. Datta was awarded the Independence Day Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, for his contributions to the medical field in 2012. He is an ear, nose and throat specialist. He also served as the personal physician to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Background and education Datta was born on 1 October 1953 in Mahichail village, Chandina, Comilla District, the second of seven brothers and sisters. He matriculated from Chandina Pilot High School in 1968 and attended Comilla Victoria College. He earned his MBBS degree at Chittagong Medical College in 1976, PhD degree from Odessa State Medical University in 1983, and an MSc in audi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abul Fazal (writer)
Abul Fazal (1 July 1903–4 May 1983) was a Bangladeshi writer and academic. He served as the 4th vice-chancellor of University of Chittagong. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1962 and Independence Day Award in 2012 (posthumously). Early life and education Fazal was born at Satkania Upazila in Chittagong District in 1903 to Moulvi Fazlur Rahman, an Imam of Chittagong Jame Masjid. Fazal earned B.A. from the University of Dhaka. He passed M.A. in Bengali language and literature from Calcutta University in 1940. Career Fazal began his career as an Imam. He taught in multiple schools as a teacher. In 1941, he became a professor of Krishnanagar College and later of Chittagong College. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Chittagong from 1973 to 1975. Fazal served as a member in charge of education and culture of the advisory council of the Government of Bangladesh during 1975–23 June 1977. Works Fazal wrote in a variety of genres: novels, shor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rafiqul Islam (educationist)
Rafiqul Islam (1 January 1934 – 30 November 2021) was a Bangladeshi educationist, scholar, writer, linguist and cultural activist. He was the president of Bangla Academy since May 2021 until his death. He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in July 2018. He was a vice-chancellor (2007–2011), professor emeritus and adviser to the Centre for Bangla Studies of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). He served as the chairman of the Nazrul Institute Trustee Board. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Day Award in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh. Islam's notable books include ''Nazrul Nirdeshika'', Bhashtottya'', ''An Introduction to Colloquial Bengali'', ''Bangladesher Swadhinota Sangram'', ''Bhasha Andolan O Shahid Minar'', ''Dhakar Kotha'', ''Bhasha Andolan o Muktijhuddher Shahitya'', ''Swadhinotar Sangrame Dhaka Biswabidyalaya'', and ''Dhaka Biswabidyalayar Ashi Bosor''. Education and career Islam completed his ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bazlur Rahman (journalist)
Bazlur Rahman (3 August 1941 – 26 February 2008) was a Bangladeshi writer and journalist. He was awarded Independence Day Award in journalism by the Government of Bangladesh in 2012 posthumously. Early life Rahman was born on 3 August 1941 in Charniamatpur, Phulpur Upazila, Mymensingh District, East Bengal, British Raj. He graduated from Ganabardi School in 1956 and from Anandamohan College 1958. He completed his B.A. in 1961 from Barisal Brajamohan College and completed his M.A. in economics from the University of Dhaka in 1962. Career In 1961, Rahman joined The Daily Sangbad as an assistant editor. He then joined as the assistant editor of The Daily Ittefaq. He was involved with the National Awami Party and East Pakistan Communist Party. He founding editor of the Ekota, a weekly, which was closely linked to the communist party. In 1971 he fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was the editor the Muktijuddha. From 1973 to 1975, he was the general secretary of ''Bang ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Noyeem Gahar
Noyeem Gahar (15 August 1937 – 7 October 2015) was a famous lyricist of Bangladesh. He was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2012 for his unique contribution in inspiring Mukti Bahini and the Bangladeshi people and forming public opinion through music during the Bangladesh Liberation war. Early life Gahar was born on 15 August 1937 in Sepahipara village, Rampal union in Munshiganj Sadar Upazila, Munshiganj District. Career During the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971, his songs were used to boost the morale of Mukti Bahini The Mukti Bahini ( bn, মুক্তিবাহিনী, translates as 'freedom fighters', or liberation army), also known as the Bangladesh Forces, was the guerrilla resistance movement consisting of the Bangladeshi military, paramilitary ... soldiers. His songs included "Janma Amar Dhanya Holo Ma Go" and "Nongar Tolo Tolo Samay Yeh Holo Holo". Death Gahar lost his memory following a brain stroke. He had an injury on his thigh and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Syeda Badrun Nahar Chowdhury
Syeda Badrun Nahar Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi physician and former additional director general of Directorate General of Health Services. She was awarded Independence Day Award in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh for her contributions to the independence and Bangladesh Liberation War. She provided medical care services to the freedom fighters and repressed women during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971. War of Independence During the Bangladesh War of Liberation in 1971, Syeda operated in Chandpur and Comilla areas to render medical services to the freedom fighters. Personal life Dr. Badrun Nahar Chowdhury is the wife of Freedom fighter Tafazzal Haider Nassu Chowdhury. Nassu is a former municipal chairman of Hajiganj upazila Haziganj ( bn, হাজীগঞ্জ) or Hajiganj is an upazila of Chandpur District in the Division of Chittagong Division, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Geography Haziganj is located at . Hajiganj subdistrict (Chandpur district) area 189.90&nb ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abul Kalam Shamsuddin
Abul Kalam Shamsuddin (3 November 18974 March 1978) was a journalist, politician and littérateur. He was born at Trishal of Mymensingh. Early life Shamsuddin passed HSC from Dhaka College in 1919. Then we went to Ripon College (presently Surendranath College) of Kolkata to gain higher studies. In 1921 he took the Upadhi examination from Gudiya Suvama Vidyayatan. He participated in Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement as a student. Journalism In 1922, Shamsuddin joined the daily '' Mohammadi'' as assistant editor. He also edited the weekly ''Moslem Jagat'', '' The Musalman'', the ''Daily Soltan'', the weekly ''Mohammadi'' and ''Mashik Mohammadi''. He joined the daily newspaper called ''The Azad'' in 1936. He worked as the editor of the daily from 1940 to 1962. He also was the editor of ''Daily Pakistan''. Political career Shamsuddin first came to politics after the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre in Punjab. He was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and joined the Indian National Congre ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Moazzem Hossain
Moazzem Hossain was a Pakistan Navy Lieutenant Commander and an accused of the Agartala Conspiracy Case. He was killed by the Pakistan Army during Bangladesh Liberation war. Early life He was born on 17 September 1932 in Dumuritala, Pirojpur, East Bengal. His father was Mofazzel Ali and his mother was Latifunnesa Begum. He graduated from Kachua High School. He later joined Bagerhat College and Brajamohan College, Barisal. Career In 1950 he joined the Pakistan Navy and received his commission. He completed his mechanical engineering and marine engineering degrees from the British Institute of Mechanical Engineering and the British Institute of Marine Engineering in 1958–1960. In 1966, he was made chief engineer of Chittagong Naval Base. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander one year later. He was deputed to East Pakistan Inland Water Transport Authority in Barisal. On 9 December 1967 he was arrested by Military Intelligence Branch. He was charged under the Agar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |