Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir: The latest recepient of the ‘Mother Teresa International Award’!
The recent awarding of the Mother Teresa International Award to Sayem Sobhan Anvir has sparked significant controversy, primarily due to its lack of endorsement from the Missionaries of Charity, the organization founded by Mother Teresa herself. While the award ceremony was held in Kolkata, the true legitimacy of this recognition is called into question. Sister Prema, the superior general of the Missionaries, has made it clear that the only authentic award honoring Mother Teresa is the Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice, given by the Harmony Foundation. This distinction raises critical concerns about the motivations behind the Mother Teresa International Award, especially as it has been presented to several high-profile figures, including politicians, rather than individuals committed to social justice. As we navigate the complexities of recognition in today’s society, it is crucial to ensure that awards genuinely reflect the values and principles of those they aim to honor.