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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

As Project Associate Intern, I contributed to research and programme initiatives in global health and development. This early experience deepened my understanding of systemic challenges and inspired me to found AMAL Foundation, where I could apply these insights directly to empowering vulnerable communities

Springdale International School

As Trustee, I contribute to building an inclusive and forward-looking education system that nurtures young minds to think critically and act responsibly. My role supports the school’s mission to prepare students with both global perspectives and community values, aligning with my commitment to empowering the next generation through education.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

As Board Member, I help expand AMAL Foundation’s reach internationally, engaging global networks, donors, andpartners. This role strengthens our capacity to address pressing issues like gender justice, climate resilience, andsustainable development in Bangladesh and beyond.

Amal Foundation USA

As Board Member, I help expand AMAL Foundation’s reach internationally, engaging global networks, donors, and partners. This role strengthens our capacity to address pressing issues like gender justice, climate resilience, and sustainable development in Bangladesh and beyond.

Nepal Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce

As Board Member, I work to strengthen trade and development ties between Nepal and Bangladesh. By promoting cross-border partnerships and sustainable business practices, I advance opportunities that create livelihoods and foster inclusive growth, extending my broader mission of community empowerment.

Springdale International School

As Trustee, I contribute to building an inclusive and forward-looking education system that nurtures young mindsto think critically and act responsibly. My role supports the school’s mission to prepare students with both globalperspectives and community values, aligning with my commitment to empowering the next generation througheducation.

Alpha Innovations Ltd.

Alpha Innovations Ltd., located in Bangladesh, is a dynamic technology company at the forefront of innovation, specializing in cutting-edge solutions. I proudly serve as a shareholder and board member of Alpha Innovations Ltd., contributing to the company’s strategic growth and its mission to revolutionize technology in Bangladesh and beyond.

Swedish Institute Alumni Network Bangladesh

As Vice Chairperson, I work to strengthen collaboration among alumni, fostering knowledge exchange and joint initiatives on sustainability, leadership, and social innovation in Bangladesh.

Khaas Food Ltd.

Khaas Food Ltd., based in Bangladesh, is a renowned organization dedicated to promoting organic and locally sourced food products. They are known for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and are recognized for their high-quality products across the region. I proudly serve as a shareholder of this forward-thinking company, supporting its mission to provide nutritious and […]

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My Story

I am passionate about three things that are deeply connected in Bangladesh: women’s empowerment, gender equality, and climate justice. This isn’t just professional for me – it’s personal. Every day, I see how climate disasters hit women first and worst. The young girls (from 09 to 15 years old) are forced into marriage when floods destroy their family’s crops. The mother walks miles further for water as droughts worsen. The grandmother, who has survived a lifetime of cyclones, now fears for her granddaughter’s future.

What drives me isn’t just anger at these injustices – it’s the fierce hope I see in women fighting back; The mother who turned a small loan into a climate-resilient farm; The young woman who is leading her village’s disaster response team; The girls in our schools who will grow up knowing their worth isn’t measured in dowry payments.

In Bangladesh, climate change is a women’s rights issue. Women are the solution. When we empower them with education, resources, and voice, they don’t just survive – they transform communities. That’s why I fight: because justice for women means resilience for everyone.

Our eight years of grassroots work prove solutions exist:

  • 500 Child Marriage Prevention Loans worth 400,000 USD to combat child marriage in climate-vulnerable areas.
  • Women-led income generating projects to transform victims into entrepreneurs.
  • Schools for climate-vulnerable children and eco-centers turn plastic waste into livelihoods.

But real change requires scaling these innovations globally. I seek sponsorship not for prestige but to forge partnerships that match my community’s courage. This is more than my calling – it’s a promise to my younger self that education and opportunity can bloom into systemic change for all women facing climate injustice.