In a showcase of talent, intellect, and grace, the prestigious “Miss Bangladesh Beauty Pageant 2024” concluded tonight at Le Meridien Dhaka, crowning 10 exceptional women who will proudly represent Bangladesh in 10 international competitions 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 remaining seven of the top 10 will represent Bangladesh in various prestigious international competitions, including Miss Heritage International in Thailand, Miss Asia, Miss Asia Global, and Miss Glam World in India, Miss Interglobal in the Philippines, Miss Culture Global in South Africa, and Miss Freedom of the World in Kosovo and Albania.
The event was organized by the Miss Bangladesh Organization and Miss Bangladesh Foundation.
Meghna Alam, chairman of Miss Bangladesh Foundation said: “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.”
The judges for the grand finale included Julia Wesemann, director of Growing Together, Minna Svinhufvud, international stylist and yoga trainer, Sharmin Rahman Rauma, senior journalist at BBC, Manam Ahmed, music producer and composer, Nazim Farhan Choudhury, managing director of Northbrook Consultants Ltd, Ferdous Bappy, corporate trainer and media personality, as well as Meghna Alam.
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 the event partners, while Northbrook Consultants Ltd serves as the PR partner. The wardrobe partners include Poushee, Anzara, Lorato, and Zahra by Hayati. Le Méridien 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 and cinematography partner.
Through this initiative, the Miss Bangladesh Organization aims to highlight not only the beauty and intellect of Bangladeshi women but also to redefine the nation's global image by promoting sustainable development.
