Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has nominated 15 distinguished people including former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and five institutions for 2026 Independence Award in recognition of their commendable contributions at the national level.

The Cabinet Division issued a press release in this regard on Thursday.

Begum Khaleda Zia (posthumous) has been nominated for the award for her contribution in independence, democracy, women education and nation building,

Other nominees included Major Mohammad Abdul Jalil (posthumous) for contributions in Liberation War, Prof. Dr Zahurul Karim for contributions Science and Technology, Dr Ashraf Siddiqui (posthumous) for Literature, AKM Hanif (Hanif Sanket) for Culture, Bashir Ahmed (posthumous) f...