Mahbub Alam Chashi
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Mahbub Alam Chashi (1927–1983) was a renowned public official and social worker from Bangladesh
. He pioneered the Swanirvar Movement, a 'basic need' centred approach to rural upliftment and community development, which attempted to include various groups within the village structure in Bangladesh. Chashi also promoted the Rangunia model cooperatives in 1960s. The Government of Bangladesh recognized his contributions to the national life by awarding him the Independence Day Award
, the highest civilian award of the country, in 1977.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. He pioneered the Swanirvar Movement, a 'basic need' centred approach to rural upliftment and community development, which attempted to include various groups within the village structure in Bangladesh. Chashi also promoted the Rangunia model cooperatives in 1960s. The Government of Bangladesh recognized his contributions to the national life by awarding him the Independence Day Award
Independence Day Award
The Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
, the highest civilian award of the country, in 1977.