Dr Iqbal awarded ‘International Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award’

Freedom fighter Dr HBM Iqbal, the founder chairman of Premier Bank Ltd, was awarded ‘International Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award 2022’.

Marking the Diamond and Golden Jubilee of India-Bangladesh Independence, South Asia Social Cultural Forum (SASCF) and International Literary Council (ILC) organised ‘Maitri Utshab’ on Saturday, where Dr Iqbal received the award.

‘International Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award’ is a lifetime achievement award for his undeniable contribution to the banking sector, according to a statement.

Renowned poet and eminent Journalist of Eastern India Pankaj Saha and SASCF Chairman Md Ataullah handed over the award to Dr Iqbal on behalf of the Award Committee at Rathindra Mancha, Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata, India.

West Bengal’s Bidhayok Sree Debashis Kumar and former Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati Sujit Basu were also present at the ceremony.

Upon receiving the award, Dr HBM Iqbal said, “Since the beginning of the Liberation War, India has always been there to support us, and coming here to receive this award has been an unparalleled achievement, an achievement that has both humbled and inspired me”.