DOT Desk:The Ministry of Youth and Sports has presented the “Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award 2022” to 11 individuals for their extraordinary contributions in various social fields, Reports Dhaka Tribune.
State Minister Md Zahid Ahsan Russel presented the award to them on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Osmani Smriti Auditorium in the capital Dhaka on Sunday.However, the prime minister attended the program virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban.
Each of the 11 awardees was given Tk100,000 and a memento.
Among them, Shariatpur resident Masum Alam and Netrokona resident Kamrun Nahar Lipi received the award for their outstanding contribution in the youth development and employment category.
Meanwhile, JAAGO Foundation Executive Director Karvi Raksand and PEN Foundation’s Meghna Khatun received the award for their contribution in the education, science and technology category.