Khulna: The ‘Indomitable Women Award 2025’ was conferred on five outstanding women at the divisional level during a function held today at the Khulna District Shilpakala Academy auditorium. The event was jointly organised by the Divisional Administration and the Department of Women Affairs. Divisional Commissioner Md. Mokhtar Ahmed attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Addressing the function, he said that all women of the country are indomitable in their own ways.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md. Mokhtar Ahmed emphasized that education is pivotal, equating it to light, and noted the undeniable roles of both men and women in society. He remarked on the perseverance women exhibit to achieve success, highlighting that recognition is more significant than monetary rewards. The awardees, he stated, have earned recognition not only for themselves but also for their families and society. He stressed that women’s work should be evaluated on merit as human beings, urging a forward movement in this direction.
The programme was chaired by Additional Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) Sifat Mehnaz and included speeches by Additional DIG of Khulna Range Tofayel Ahmed and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Bitan Kumar Mondal as special guests. Additional Divisional Commissioner (Development) Muhammad Asadul Haque delivered the welcome address. During the event, the award-winning women shared their experiences, and the ceremony was attended by guardians of the awardees, officials from divisional and district-level offices, representatives of private organisations, and leaders of women’s organisations.
The recipients were honoured with cash awards, crests, and certificates. The divisional awardees included Tarana Tabassum of Khalishpur in Khulna for economic success; Bobita Khatun of Bheramara in Kushtia for achievements in education and employment; Lutfun Nessa Begum of Satkhira Sadar as a successful mother; Sharifa Yasmin of Jashore Sadar for overcoming violence and succeeding in life; and Raziya Khatun of Jibannagar Upazila in Chuadanga for outstanding contributions to social development.