Bangladesh has awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second- highest civilian award in the country, to 24 recipients, including three scientists from the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute.
BRRI researchers Dr Md Enamul Hoque, Dr Shahanaz Sultana and Dr Jannatul Ferdous were recognised for their contributions to innovations in the development of high-yielding rice varieties, reports bdnews24.com.
The list of 24 Ekushey Padak winners was announced in a notice from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Thursday.
Among the awardees, five received the award posthumously.
The winners of the award will get a gold medal weighing 35 grams, Tk 400,000 and a certificate.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will present the awards at an event on Feb 20.
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