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DHAKA, April 23, 2025 (BSS) - Sonia Munni, First Secretary of the Bangladesh High Commission in London, has received the prestigious 'Young Diplomat of the Year 2025' award from Diplomat Magazine. 

The award ceremony was held Tuesday evening at the London Hilton Hotel, celebrating the outstanding achievements within the international diplomatic community, according to a message received here today. 

Now in its 15th year, the Diplomat of the Year Awards brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomats from over 100 countries, to recognise excellence, dedication, and the rising stars of global diplomacy.

Diplomat Magazine, a leading publication focused on diplomatic affairs worldwide, hosts the annual event to highlight the critical work of diplomats stationed in London.

The Diplomat Award of the Year is an annual award given by Diplomat Magazine UK to Ambassadors and top diplomats who have made extraordinary contributions to diplomacy in the UK. The awardees are chosen through voluntarily nominations and votes cast by UK-based diplomats from more than 180 countries with resident missions in London. 

Upon receiving the award, Sonia Munni expressed her gratitude and said,"I am particularly proud to represent my beloved country, Bangladesh, here in London-a city that stands at the very heart of global diplomacy."

The award was presented by James Landale, BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent. 

A career diplomat from the 34th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs) cadre, Sonia Munni has demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in her role. 

She currently serves as the Commonwealth Dealing Officer at the Bangladesh High Commission in London-her first diplomatic posting.

The Young Diplomat of the Year award recognizes emerging leaders in the field of diplomacy, celebrating the promise and potential of the next generation of international representatives.