DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received ‘Dr. Kalam Smriti International Excellence Awards-2019` introduced in memory of eminent scientist and former Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Dr. Kalam Smriti International Chief Advisor T. P. Sreenivasan and Chairperson of the organization Deena Das handed over the award to the Bangladesh prime minister at a function at her office in the capital on Monday (September 16). 

Sheikh Hasina, elder daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been selected for the award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to establishing historic relations between Bangladesh and India, dedicating herself to the welfare of the people, especially women and children, and international peace and cooperation.

BDST: 1702 HRS, SEP 16, 2019
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