BJRI wins National Environment Award 2025

The Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) has been awarded the prestigious National Environment Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding contributions to environmental research and technological innovation.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the award through an official gazette notification issued on 7 June.

Expressing her satisfaction over the achievement, Dr Nargis Akter, director general of BJRI, conveyed her sincere gratitude to agriculture minister, environment, forest and climate Change minister, the secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and the secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for their continued support and guidance.

Nargis also congratulated the scientists, officers, and employees of BJRI, acknowledging their dedication and collective efforts behind the institute’s success.

“The entire BJRI family is proud of this achievement,” she said, adding that the award reflects the institute’s commitment to conducting impactful research and developing innovative technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability.

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Under the provisions of the National Environment Award Policy 2012 (Amended 2019), BJRI was selected in the institutional category under “Environmental Research and Technological Innovation.”

As part of the award, the institute will receive the market value equivalent to two tolas of 22-carat gold, a cash prize of Tk50,000, an honorary crest, and a certificate of recognition.

The National Environment Award is one of Bangladesh’s most prestigious environmental honours. It is conferred annually by the Government of Bangladesh to individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to environmental conservation, pollution prevention, research, environmental education, and public awareness initiatives.

The award recognises and encourages efforts aimed at promoting sustainable environmental management and protecting the country’s natural resources.