Dhaka, March 8 -- The government has amended the guidelines of the Independence Award, allowing an individual or institution to receive the country's highest civilian honour again after a gap of at least 25 years if they make outstanding contributions in another field.

The amendment was communicated in a letter sent by the Cabinet Division to the senior secretaries and secretaries of all ministries on Sunday.

According to the revised provision of Article 7.11 of the Independence Award guidelines, a person or institution that has already received the award may be considered again if they make special contributions in a different field after at least 25 years.

The letter noted that earlier the rule barred any individual or organisation w...