For the first time, 27 officials of the administration and 4 government institutions received the 'Bangabandhu Public Administration Medal' on Saturday.
Earlier, the 'Public Administration Medal' was awarded to administrative officials to encourage efficiency, thoughtfulness and innovative endeavours. This time, the name of the 'Public Administration Medal' has been changed and the medal has been given to officials for their contribution in various fields.
The awards were presented to 27 officers, three ministries and one unit at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Saturday (July 23). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina participated in the event as the chief guest through video conference from Ganabhaban.
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque presented the medal on behalf of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain presided over the event.
