Bangladesh government will be giving out ‘Mother of Humanity Social Welfare Award’ to five benevolent souls or organisations every year.

The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, okayed the draft Mother of Humanity Social Welfare Policy at its regular meeting today.

Cabinet Secretary M Shafiul Alam told reporters after the meeting, the ‘Mother of Humanity’ title indicates to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Every year, the award will be given out to five individuals or organisations for contribution to social welfare under five separate categories.

Each awardee will receive a gold medal, a replica memorabilia of the award, a certificate of honour and a cash sum of Tk 2 lakh after being nominated.

The award will be given out every year on January 2, the national day for social welfare.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given the title of ‘Mother of Humanity’ at home after she sheltered the persecuted Rohingya refugees fleeing from Myanmar.