UNESCO has launched an international award named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman following Bangladesh’s proposal.

The UN agency’s executive board unanimously adopted the proposal on UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy in its 210th session on Dec 11, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.

The UNESCO launches awards in recognition of contribution of leaders in several fields, such as education, culture, science and technology, with financial help of the member states.

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