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09 Mar
March 9, 2018

Celebrating the unsung women nation-builders

they are the unsung heroes of our country who build our nation.These are the women who go against all odds and fight a battle to bring change in the society. And these are the women whose names deserve to be in the golden pages of history. in association with Finance Limited has undertaken an initiative to honor these unsung heroes of the nation and provide them with a platform where they will be celebrated for defying barriers and contributing towards the socio-economic development of the country. In the second year of “Unsung Women Nation Builders Awards”, seven women were presented with awards along with the opportunity to share their stories. An independent jury panel comprising of ImdadulHaqMilon, Writer and Editor of KalerKontho; Rubana Huq, Managing Director of Mohammadi Group; and Rasheda K Chowdhury, Educationist and Executive Director of Campaign for Popular Education, selected the awardees.

 
The awardees, in the front row, on stage with, second row from right, IPDC MD and CEO Mominul Islam, Mohammadi Group MD Rubana Huq, Adviser to the Prime Minister Gowher Rizvi, and Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star Mahfuz Anam at the International Convention City Centre Bashundhara on March 3, 2018. IPDC Finance Ltd in association with The Daily Star presented the awards. Photo: Amran Hossain
 

Gowher Rizvi

International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister

“We have in fact honored ourselves by honoring these ladies.”

MOMINUL ISLAM

Managing Director and CEO

 

IPDC Finance Limited

“There are people in our society who have shown utmost mental strength to serve others and attain their goals even in the face of financial constraints and social barriers.”

 

MAHFUZ ANAM

Editor and Publisher, The Daily Star

 

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