Dr Abdul Gaffer Plabon has been given award as a ‘rising youth’ for his contribution to healthcare innovation in Bangladesh.

State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak handed over the award to Dr Abdul Gaffer Plabon at a conference titled ‘National Youth Career Carnival’ at Krishibid Institution in the capital recently, said a press release on Monday.

The Youth Career Institute (YCI) organised the programme.

Youth Global Foundation Chairman Dr Seema Hamid, YCI Founder Arefin Dipu and its executive director Shamima Binte Zalil were present, among others, in the programme.

Regarding the achievement, Dr Plabon termed the award as a source of ‘inspiration’ to make his innovations more affordable and accessible for all.

Dr Plabon has been working to spread health education among the mass people in Bangladesh over last thirteen years.