Saturday, 08 August 2026

Begum Khaleda Zia's Granddaughter Zaima Rahman Receives Posthumous Award

BT News Desk
Disclosure : 08 Mar 2026, 01:09 PM Update : 09 Mar 2026, 01:12 PM
Zaima Rahman receiving the posthumous award from President Md. Shahabuddin.
Zaima Rahman receiving the posthumous award from President Md. Shahabuddin: Collected photo

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was posthumously honored with the award for the best ‘Indomitable Woman’ for her contributions to women’s education and democracy.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, President Md. Shahabuddin received the award from Barrister Zaima Rahman, Khaleda Zia’s granddaughter.

Other awardees included:

Nurun Nahar Akhter – ‘Women Who Achieved Success in the Economic Field’

Babita Khatun – ‘Women Who Achieved Success in Education and Employment’

Nurbanu Kabir – ‘Successful Mother’

Shamla Begum – ‘Women Who Won the Struggle for Life by Overcoming Oppression’

Afroza Yasmin – ‘Women Who Made Outstanding Contributions to Social Development’

Each recipient was recognized for her exceptional achievements and unwavering spirit in her respective fields.

Organized by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, this award system aims to promote women’s participation in social, economic, and political life. It also highlights the struggles, leadership, and contributions of women to the wider public.

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