{"id":32801,"date":"2026-03-08T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T11:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=32801"},"modified":"2026-03-08T11:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T11:15:46","slug":"barrister-zaima-rahman-receives-khaledas-award-on-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=32801","title":{"rendered":"Barrister Zaima Rahman\u00a0receives Khaleda\u2019s award on International Women's Day\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has been honored&nbsp;&nbsp;with the 'The Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy' award&nbsp;&nbsp;as part of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day observances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Mohammed Shahabuddin handed over the award to Barrister Zaima Rahman, the only daughter of the Prime Minister and ruling BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A UK-trained lawyer Zaima Rahman received this prestigious award on behalf of her family at a ceremony held at Osmani Smrity Auditorium here today.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs presented awards to Late Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and five others in five different&nbsp;categories for their resilience and achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khaleda Zia got the recognition for what the ministry described as her steadfast leadership in the struggle to restore democracy and her significant contributions to safeguarding the country\u2019s democratic process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the occasion, eminent physician and social worker Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister, and their only daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman attended the programme as special guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurun Nahar Akter was honoured for achievements in economic empowerment. 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