Executive  Director of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) Shaheen Anam. -Photo sourced from UK in Bangladesh - Facebook page

DHAKA, Feb 16, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladeshi Human Rights Defender Executive 
Director of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) Shaheen Anam, has been awarded an 
honorary MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by the 
United Kingdom. 

The honorary awards, given to individuals throughout the world every year, 
recognise those people who have made an outstanding contribution to the UK’s 
work overseas, said a press release issued by the British High Commission here 
today. 

The UK has partnered with MJF for over 20 years to promote social justice, 
inclusion and gender equality in Bangladesh. 

“Shaheen receives this award for her service in the promotion of these shared 
objectives in Bangladesh,” read the release.