Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday conferred the Independence Award 2025 on seven individuals, recognising their glorious and outstanding contributions to the nation.

Amongst them, legendary lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman has been nominated for his contribution to the cultural arena.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has handed over 'Swadhinata Padak' (Independence Award) 2016, the highest state award, to 15 distinguished personalities and the Bangladesh Navy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

Fourteen individuals and Bangladesh Navy have been named for Independence Award-2016 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the nation.

The government decides to decorate 14 distinguished personalities and Bangladesh Navy with this year's Independence Award-2016 in recognition to their glorious and credible contributions in the national level.

The government today announced the names of eight eminent personalities for Independence Award-2015 in recognition of their glorious and outstanding contributions at the national level.