The IPDC has recognized seven women for their indomitable spirit and tireless efforts in bringing positive change in the society by fighting inequality and adversity under its signature Unsung Women Nation Builders Awards, a press release said Saturday.
The awards in 5 categories were handed over to the winners at an event held at the Independent University Bangladesh campus, on the 27th of May.
Ministry of Commerce Tipu Munshi attended the ceremony as the chief guest. He handed over the crests and prize money to the seven winners.
The winners in the 5 categories– Health, Education, Social Welfare, Entrepreneurship, and Covid Hero– were selected based on their courage, spirit, and commitment to making a difference. They were each awarded a total of Tk 2 lakh as prize money.
IPDC Finance in association with The Daily Star has been organizing the Unsung Women Nation Builders Awards every year since 2017.
Speaking as the chief guest, Tipu Munshi said, “The efforts of IPDC Finance and The Daily Star to highlight the struggles of the resilient women of our society are commendable. The skill, dedication and integrity of women are no less than that of men, but women have to face various social adversities to prove their worth.”
Mahfuz Anam, Editor, The Daily Star, said, “Today’s event is an attempt to recognize and respect the indomitable women of our country. And, as an editor, it is a great honour and pleasure to be able to tell their story.”
Mominul Islam, Managing Director & CEO of IPDC Finance said, ” It is a great honour for us to be able to recognize these women. Since its inception, IPDC has been working for the welfare of those who are disenfranchised in the country.”
