Dhaka: In recognition of their significant contributions to Bangladesh’s aviation and tourism sectors, 10 outstanding women were honored with the ATJFB Aviatour Women’s Icon Award 2025. The annual award was given by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) for the second time.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter and Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Nasrin Jahan handed over the awards at a function at Dhaka Club. First Officer Fariha Tabassum of Biman Bangladesh Airlines received the award in the Pilot category, while Engineering Officer Tahmina Akter of Biman was awarded in the Aeronautical Engineer category. Manager of Ground Services Nilufa Yasmin got the award in Aviation Ground Services, and Flight Steward Jinia Islam of Biman received the award in the Cabin Crew category.
Additional Superintendent of Police Nadia Farzana from Tourist Police was recognized in the Tourism Security category, while Hotel Sarina’s Chairperson Sabera Sarwar Nina won the award in the Hotel Entrepreneur category. Sabira Mehrin Saba, Founder and CEO of Wonder Woman, received the award in the Tourism Entrepreneur category.
Wamia Walid, Head of Business Development and Corporate Affairs at Galaxy Bangladesh, was recognized in the Promising Entrepreneur category. Rita Nahar, Joint Editor of Baishakhi TV, received the award in the Journalism category, and Nazmun Nahar, the first Bangladeshi to carry the national flag to 178 countries, was honored in the Travel category.
Speaking on the occasion, Adviser Farida Akhtar expressed her hope that the 10 women will inspire other women in society. Secretary Nasrin Jahan stated that such recognition will encourage women to achieve greater success in the future. Air Vice Marshal Md. Manzur Kabir Bhuiyan, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), urged for the continuation of this initiative every year to promote women’s advancement in the tourism industry. Dr. Md. Safiqur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of Biman, stated that Biman is proud of its female colleagues’ achievements. ATJFB President Tanzim Anwar and General Secretary Baten Biplob also spoke at the event.