An official circular issued on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) by the Coordination Branch of the Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education detailed the call for proposals. The award recognizes exemplary achievements across 13 distinct categories, including Independence and Liberation War, Science and Technology, Medical Science, Education, Literature, Culture, Sports, Rural Development, Social/Public Service, Population Control, Public Administration, and Research and Training. According to the directive, government departments, subordinate offices, and affiliated institutions must submit 30 sets of hard-copy nomination dossiers along with soft copies in Nikosh font to the Coordination Branch by November 1, 2026. Nomination forms and cabinet guidelines are accessible through the Cabinet Division portal.