Picture shows a mural by PAW Foundation protesting the relocation of stray dogs Dhaka Tribune/Rajib DharAwardees include DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam and actor Jaya AhsanThe People for Animal Welfare (PAW) Foundation is going to award 10 people with its “Pranobik Bondhu” Award 2021, first time in Bangladesh, in recognition of their enduring love for animals on World Animal Day Monday. Due to the Covid-19 situation and limited time, PAW Foundation will hold the prize-giving ceremony in November. Also Read- World Animal Day 2021: Bangladesh must keep up efforts to protect biodiversityThe “Pranobik Bondhu” award will be handed out to 10 people from all walks of life working for animal welfare every year from now on. We would like to show our appreciation to them for their continued involvement in and contribution to the animal welfare movement,” PAW Foundation said. World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 03, 2021 17:05 UTC