Fazle Hasan Abed, founder and Chairperson of BRAC, received Lego award for making outstanding contributions to early childhood development.
Lego Foundation Board Chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen handed over the award to Fazle Hasan at a function held on Tuesday at Denmark, said a press release received today.
The LEGO Foundation aims to build a future where learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, life-long learners.
The Danish corporate foundation based in two locations - Billund, Denmark and Baar, Switzerland.
The core team of dedicated employees has several nationalities but one shared passion: to make children's lives better - and communities stronger - by making sure the fundamental value of play is understood, embraced and acted upon.
It focuses on children aged 0-12, with a special emphasis on early childhood where children develop most rapidly, both physically and mentally.