Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- Professor Dr Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury of the University of Dhaka has received the university's Distinguished Scholar Recognition Award 2026 for her contribution to scholarly excellence through high-quality research.

The award is given to teachers and researchers who have achieved 2,000 or more citations on their Google Scholar profiles, said a press release on Friday.

Dr Chowdhury was among 62 Dhaka University academics recognised for their research contributions and for strengthening the university's international visibility.

A professor in the Department of Zoology, Dr Chowdhury is an internationally recognised researcher whose work focuses on wetland ecology, aquatic ecosystems, plastic pollution and the conse...