Professor Dr. Mobarak Ahmad Khan, a renowned polymer scientist, was honored with the Independence Award 2024 (Swadhinata Padak), the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, for his outstanding contributions to science and technology.
Key BCS Exam Facts:
- Dr. Mobarak Ahmad Khan is best known as the inventor of the eco-friendly, biodegradable bioplastic bag made from jute cellulose, popularly known as the "Sonali Bag".
- He also developed "Jutin" (a jute-reinforced polymer corrugated sheet) and various other jute-based composite materials.
- The Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) was introduced by the Government of Bangladesh in 1977 to recognize glorious and outstanding contributions of citizens and organizations.
- Questions regarding eco-friendly innovations, jute-based technologies, and national award winners are frequent in the General Science and Bangladesh Affairs sections of the BCS exams.