13 get 'Woman of Inspiration Award 2021'

Thirteen women were awarded the "Woman of Inspiration Award 2021" Saturday on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Global nonprofit organisation JCI Bangladesh organised the programme at a Dhaka hotel to honour the exceptional women "who inspire others to be more and do more."

The inspirational women received the award in different categories including entrepreneurship, banking, legal affairs, business innovation, medical innovation, defence, art and culture, fashion and beauty, media, and corporate leadership.

This year, the awards recognised Masuma Rahman Nabila, Nahita Nishmin, Nasima Akter Nisha Preema Nazia Andalib, Farhana Rafiq Uzzaman, Advocate Nahid Sultana (Juthi), Barrister Rashna Imam, Rukhmila Zaman, Dr Senjuti Saha, Sanjida Haq Arefin Luna, Shamima Nasrin, Tina F Jabeen, Dr Zebun Nahar for a magnificent display of finesse and success in their fields.

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury virtually attended the event as the chief guest.