Munir Chowdhury, a renowned journalist and editor, won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his fearless advocacy of press freedom and democratic values in Bangladesh. As the editor of Prothom Alo (a leading Bengali daily), he championed investigative journalism, exposing corruption and promoting transparency. The award recognized his role in strengthening civil society through media and his commitment to upholding human rights.
Prize List
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2001 - Munir Chowdhury
Curated award and prize reference list.
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