11 people received 'Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award'

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has presented the 'Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award' to 11 individuals for their extraordinary contribution in various social fields.

Minister of State for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell presented the award to them on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Osmani Smriti Auditorium in the capital on Sunday (September 11) morning.

During this time, the Prime Minister was connected virtually from his official residence Ganobhaban. Each of the 11 awardees was given 1 lakh rupees and a memento.

Among them, Masum Alam of Shariatpur and Kamrun Nahar Lippi of Netrakona received the award this year for their outstanding contribution in the youth development and employment category. And Jago Foundation Executive Director Karvi Raksand Dhrub and PEN Foundation's Meghna Khatun received the award for outstanding contribution in Education, Science, Information Technology and Technology category.

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NKM Munna Talukdar of Rangamati and Raju Ahmed of Lakshmipur were awarded for their contribution in the field of patriotism, valor and bravery.

Milton Samaddar, resident of Barisal and Kasmirul Haque, resident of Sunamganj, received the award for exemplary service to senior citizens or contribution to social welfare.

And Sultana Jyoti of Nigar, daughter of Sherpur's captain of the national women's cricket team, and Mustafa Sarkar, a resident of Rajshahi, were honored for their significant contribution to sports, arts (charu and karu) and culture.