Special Correspondent:
On December 13, at an international conference and award ceremony held in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, Saima Anika received the prestigious Asian Excellence Achievers Award. This achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a proud recognition of the leadership, capability, and potential of Bangladeshi women on the international stage.
Organized by the South Asian Business Partnership, the international conference and award ceremony took place at Hotel G Ramayan in Kathmandu, with participation from representatives of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Afghanistan. Saima Anika, a young Bangladeshi woman currently studying British law, represented Bangladesh at the event.
The chief guest of the program was Mr. Bablu Gupta, Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports of the Government of Nepal. Special guests included Honorable Minister Kulman Ghising (Ministry of Energy, Urban Development, Transport and Water Resources, Nepal), Senator and former minister A.K. Nath Dhakal, former minister Ananda Prasad Pokharel, Member of the House of Representatives Tara Lama Tamang, MP, Dr. Rinchen Chopel (Bhutan), Co-Chair of the UN CRC, Ashok Byanju, Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality, and from Bangladesh Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Assistant Police Commissioner, CMP. The program was chaired by Md. Golam Faruk Majnu, Executive Director of the Asian Business Partnership Summit.
Saima Anika was awarded the Asian Excellence Achievers Award in recognition of her international activities, leadership qualities, and social contributions. Alongside her academic pursuits, she is an active social worker and entrepreneur. She remains consistently involved in various social initiatives, stands by people in need, and creates employment opportunities through her entrepreneurial ventures. In addition, her articles on social and humanitarian issues play an important role in raising public awareness.
Saima Anika hails from Jatramura, Narayanganj district, Bangladesh. Her father is Kaiyum Khan and her mother is Sadia Khan. As a Bangladeshi woman, her success on the international stage has become a source of inspiration for the nation, especially for women.
Notably, Saima Anika’s achievement stands as a powerful symbol of the confidence, leadership, and social responsibility of Bangladeshi women, reflecting their strength and potential on the global platform.