Dhaka, Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Canadian-born Bangladeshi entrepreneur Somaya Harun has been crowned Miss Bangladesh 2025, taking up the role of the nation’s new beauty ambassador as the foundation’s chairperson Meghna Alam faces legal controversy over alleged links with a Saudi diplomat.Somaya, one of the country’s youngest business leaders, will represent Bangladesh at Miss Earth 2025, focusing on environmental education, youth leadership, and sustainability.The crown was presented by Ms. Meghna Alam, Chairperson of the Miss Bangladesh Foundation, who said the pageant aims to build “role models, not just models.”Our queens represent service, sustainability, and global friendship,” Meghna said, adding that Somaya’s selection reflects “beauty with responsibility.Under her leadership, three Bangladeshi contestants have earned international recognition: Ferdousi Tanvir Ichha highlighted solidarity with Palestine at Miss Earth Philippines 2024; Jesrin Hossain Toma reached the top six at Miss Glam Universe India, advocating women’s leadership; and Humayra Shahjahan showcased Bangladesh’s Jamdani heritage in Thailand.Together, they helped redefine the ...
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