Dhaka, July 5 -- The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has invited applications and nominations for the Begum Rokeya Padak 2026, a prestigious national award conferred on women in recognition of outstanding contributions in a number of specific fields.

A maximum five Bangladeshi women will receive the Begum Rokeya Padak 2026 for their remarkable contributions to women's education, women's rights, women's socio-economic development, women's awakening through literature and culture, rural development, and any other field determined by the government.

Bangladeshi women who have made significant contributions in any of the specified fields are encouraged to apply using the prescribed application form, which is available on the ministry...