On March 25, 2025, Prof. Muhammad Yunus awarded the Independence Award to seven individuals, including six posthumously.

On March 25, 2025, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus awarded seven individuals the Independence Award 2025, recognizing their contributions in fields such as science, literature, culture, and social service. Six recipients were honored posthumously, including a young protester. Badruddin Umar, honored for education, declined the award. The government also reinstated a posthumous award to former President Ziaur Rahman, reversing a previous decision.