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BANGABANDHU-RIVER-AWARD
Govt to introduce ‘Bangabandhu Nadi Padak’
DHAKA, May 28, 2019 (BSS) – The Shipping Ministry will introduce
conferring of ‘Bangabandhu Nadi Padak’ to individuals or institutions for
contribution in the field of conserving rivers.
The award will be given to encourage individuals and institutions for
contributions to keep the river clean, prevent occupation of river banks and
building illegal establishments through filling up river and prevent water
pollution of rivers, said a press release here today.
The ministry has formulated a draft of “Bangabandhu Nadi Padak 2019”.
There will be no bar for government employees or institutions to receive the
award.
The award will be given to three individuals or institutions at national
level and one will be given at district level.
At national level, 25-gram gold medals (18 karat), Taka 50,000 and
certificates will be provided while a 15-gram (18-karat) gold medal and Taka
30,000 and certificate will be given at district level.
The award will be given on World Maritime Day or on convenient time of
the prime minister.
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