Names of six persons for Dhaka Zila Prosashak Bijoy Dibosh Padak-2010 were declared yesterday to recognise their outstanding contribution in different sectors.
Eminent singer Kalim Sharafi (posthumous) has been named for culture while Rahat Khan for literature and journalism, Dr Anwar Hossain of Dhaka University's Biochemistry department for education, PM's Establishment and Administration Advisor HT Imam for public administration, Dr Mohammad Kaikobad of Buet for science and technology and Quazi Salauddin for sports.
The names were announced at the office of Dhaka divisional commissioner.
Commissioner Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah, Dhaka DC Muhibul Haque and ADC Abu Hena Morshed Jamal spoke at the event organised by Dhaka Zila Prosashak Bijoy Dibosh Padak Foundation.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would hand over a crest, certificate and Tk 25,000 each to them, said the organiser.