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In a celebration of talent, intelligence, and beauty, the biggest national pageant in global pageant history “Miss Bangladesh Beauty Pageant 2024” concluded on Friday (4 October) at Le Méridien Dhaka, crowning 10 extraordinary women who will represent Bangladesh in 10 international pageants across six continents.
The ultimate title of Miss Bangladesh Beauty Pageant 2024 was claimed by Ferdousi Tanvir Ichchha, who also earned the title of Miss Bangladesh Earth. She will now prepare to represent Bangladesh at the Miss Earth Contest in the Philippines on November 9, 2024. Born and brought up in Dhaka, Ichcha is currently studying LLB in BRAC University. She has been raised by her mother who is a single parent and teacher by profession. Kazi Tarana, the 1st runner-up, will compete in Miss Global in Cambodia, while Mahbuba Rahman Labonno, the 2nd runner-up, is set to showcase her talents at Royal International Miss in the USA.
The rest 7 of the top 10 will represent Bangladesh in Miss Heritage International in Thailand, Miss Asia, Miss Asia Global, and Miss Glam World in India, Miss Interglobal in Philippines, Miss Culture Global in South Africa & Miss Freedom of the World in Kosovo & Albania.
This milestone event was organized by the Miss Bangladesh Organization and Miss Bangladesh Foundation. Ms. Meghna Alam, chairman of Miss Bangladesh Foundation emphasized, “The competition may be over, but our mission has just begun. We are committed to Rebuilding & Rebranding Bangladesh Globally, and these young women will serve as global ambassadors of change, advocating for environmental sustainability and social responsibility.”
Julia Wesemann - Director, Growing Together, Minna Svinhufvud - International Stylist & Yoga Trainer, Sharmin Rahman Rauma - Senior Journalist, BBC, Manam Ahmed - Music Producer & Composer, Nazim Farhan Choudhury - Managing Director, Northbrook Consultants Ltd., Ferdous Bappy - Corporate Trainer and Media personality & Meghna Alam - Chairman, Miss Bangladesh Foundation were the judges for the grand Finale.
'MISS BANGLADESH Beauty Pageant' will be aired by its media and broadcast partner, the popular television channel ATN Bangla. ATN Media Communications LTD and Trilogy are Event partners. Northbrook Consultants Ltd is the PR partner. Wardrobe partners are Poushee, Anzara, Lorato and Zahra by Hayati. Le Meridien Dhaka is the Hospitality partner. Axpert Productions is the Music partner, La Belle is the Makeover partner, Guerniss is the Skincare partner, Sunquick is the Beverage Partner, Elite Force is the security partner, Miss Bangladesh- In Training is the Social Media Promotional Partner and Trio Visuals is the Photography & Cinematography Partner.
Through this initiative, the Miss Bangladesh Organization seeks to highlight not only the beauty and intellect of Bangladeshi women but also to redefine the nation's global image by promoting sustainable development. By nurturing a generation of eco-conscious leaders, this event paves the way for Bangladesh to emerge as a key player in environmental stewardship, leading toward a brighter, greener, and more empowered future.
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