Let's honour those who work silently for public welfare: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked all concerned to find out and honour those who are working for the welfare of the people in silence to honour them with the award.

"I urge you to find out those who have been working in silence with devotion in different areas, not for own-self, but for the people's welfare... The biggest thing is to honour them with the awards," she said.

The premier made this call while giving out the Independence Award-2024 to 10 distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country. She handed over the highest civilian award to the recipients or their family members at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city.

Sheikh Hasina said, "A section of people work for the welfare of the country in silence. They never come to the fore front or are not intended to be exposed. They have been making contribution to the welfare of the people selflessly with self motivation".

She said her government wants to honour these persons with award by finding out them.

"I believe that many people will be inspired to work for the welfare of the country and its people (after seeing recognition of good deeds) with distribution of the award," she added.

Bangladesh has been honouring individuals and institutions with the award every year ahead of Independence Day on March 26 since 1977.