The Independence Award, Bangladesh’s highest civilian honor, was presented in 2026 to recognize individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions to the nation. Among the recipients, Bir Muktijoddha Muqeed Majumdar Babu, Chairman of Prokriti O Jibon Foundation and Vice Chairman of Impress Group, was honored for his impactful work in environmental conservation. The award ceremony …
The Independence Award, Bangladesh’s highest civilian honor, was presented in 2026 to recognize outstanding national contributions. Bir Muktijoddha Muqeed Majumdar Babu, Chairman of Prokriti O Jibon Foundation and Vice Chairman of Impress Group, received the award for environmental conservation. The ceremony was held on April 16 at Osmani Memorial Auditorium, where the Prime Minister formally …
Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam, a prominent academician and wildlife researcher, has been awarded ‘Prokriti O Jibon Foundation-Channel i Nature Conservation Award 2022′ for his outstanding contribution to the betterment of the environment and biodiversity of Bangladesh. Under the renowned ornithologist of India, Dr. Salim Ali, he obtained his PhD degree from the University of …
Professor Dr. Mohammad Monirul Hasan Khan, a prominent educator, and researcher in Bangladesh, has been awarded ‘Prokriti O Jibon Foundation-Channel i Nature Conservation Award 2021′ for his outstanding contribution to the betterment of the environment and biodiversity of Bangladesh.With Commonwealth Scholarship from the UK Government, Dr. Khan obtained his Ph.D. in 2004, from University of …
Professor Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain was awarded ‘Prokriti O Jibon Foundation-Channel i Nature Conservation Award 2020’ for his entomological research and outstanding contribution to the conservation of the environment and natural resources of Bangladesh.Dr. Hossain obtained his Ph.D. from Kanazawa University in 2007. He is currently working as a Professor of the Department of Zoology, …
In 2019, Ms. Valerie A. Taylor, founder of the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP), was awarded the prestigious ‘Nature Conservation Award – 2019’ in appreciation of her lifelong dedication in conservation towards the people and nature of Bangladesh. In recognition of her unique contribution to the spinally injured patients, disabled or differently …
In 2018, Nature Conservation Award has been conferred to Dr. Mihir Kanti Majumder, Chairman of Palli Sanchay Bank (Former Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Forests), for his exemplary contribution to conserve the environment and natural resources of Bangladesh. He played a vital role in implementing Bangladesh Climate Change Action Plan 2009, Climate Change …
In 2017, Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), was awarded the Nature Conservation Award for his trailblazing contribution in the climate sector and for the conservation of nature and natural resources of Bangladesh. He is a famous economist of the country. Besides doing economics related works, Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad is also …
In 2016, Ex-Chief Conservator of Forests, and former Country Representative of IUCN Bangladesh, Mr. Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad was awarded the Nature Conservation Award for his exceptional contribution for conservation of biodiversity and nature of Bangladesh as a Forestry Expert. He has an active role in different govt. and non govt. policy making forums for the …
In 2015, renowned Wildlife Biologist Professor Dr. Noor Jahan Sarker was awarded the Nature Conservation Award for her outstanding contribution for the conservation of biodiversity, environment and nature of Bangladesh. She had been working as a faculty of the Department of Zoology, the University of Dhaka for more than 35 years. She has published six …
