The Independence Day Award is the highest civilian honor in Bangladesh. Syeda Rizwana Hasan received it for her outstanding contributions to environmental justice and legal activism, particularly through the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA). She has fought against pollution, illegal deforestation, and industrial hazards, significantly advancing environmental law in Bangladesh.
Prize List
Independence Day Award 2020 - Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Curated award and prize reference list.
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