Award winners of National Sports Council Award / Photo: Collected
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award, marking the 72nd birth anniversary of Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal.
She joined the award-giving ceremony as the chief guest at Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Auditorium in NSC Tower from her official Ganabhaban residence.
A total of 10 persons including sportsmen, journalists, organizers and two organizations received the award for their outstanding contribution to the sports arena.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, Senior Secretary of the Youth and Sports Ministry Md Akhter Hossain handed over the award to the recipients. Each award comes with Taka 1 lakh, a crest and a certificate.
Kazi Salahuddin received Sheikh Kamal Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sportspersons are Ruman Shana (archery), Mahfuza Khatun Shila (swimming) and Mabia Akhter Simanta (weightlifting) got the award.
Emerging sportsmen Akbar Ali (cricket), Fahad Rahman (chess), and Unnoti Khatun (football) have been awarded while organizers Monjur Kader (Sheikh Jamal DC) and Kyaw Shwe Hla (karate) have been given the prestigious award.
Journalist Mohammad Quamruzzaman is given the award. Two organizations, including Bangladesh Cricket Board and Walton, received the award.
State Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP, presided over the function while Senior Secretary Md Akhter Hossain gave the welcome address.
