Chied Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus honouring National Women Cricket Team with "Indomitable Women's Award- 2025"

DHAKA, March 8, 2025 (BSS) - Five outstanding women and the Bangladesh 
National Women's Cricket Team were honoured with "Indomitable Women's Award-
2025" for their significant contributions to various fields.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus conferred the awards upon them at an 
award distribution ceremony held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium here marking 
the International Women's Day.

Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid chaired the event 
attended by members of the Council of Advisers, diplomats stationed in Dhaka, 
women leaders and senior government officials.

Sharifa Sultana, Halima Begum, Marina Besra, Lipi Begum, Muhin Mohona, 
members of the Bangladesh National Women's Cricket team were among the 
recipients of the award.

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis and Professor of Mass 
Communication and Journalism at Dhaka University Gitiara Nasreen and Senior 
Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Mamtaj Ahmed also 
spoke at the function.

A documentary was screened at the event. A powerful and emotional cultural 
event was also held highlighting the July uprising.