Nasrul Hamid, state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, has won “Visionary Leader of Change” award.

World HRD Congress, an India-based organisation, selected Hamid for the award for organising the youths of Bangladesh and making great contribution to increasing their financial opportunities, according to a power division statement issued yesterday.

World HRD Congress usually recognises individuals or organisations for contributing to effective development by creating a platform for quality development.

The award will be handed over at a function in Mumbai on February 15.