# Features — Tezzfeed > Latest Features briefs from Tezzfeed, in plain markdown for language models. HTML desk: https://tezzfeed.com/feature-news Agent map: https://tezzfeed.com/llms.txt ## From Victoria to Viqar-un-Nisa: The Woman Who Pioneered Women’s Education in Bangladesh 2026-09-21. Source: Dhaka Tribune. Born in Austria and raised in England, Victoria became Viqar-un-Nisa after marrying Sir Feroz Khan Noon in 1945. She founded the Viqarunnisa Noon School in Dhaka in 1952, shaping women’s education. A political activist jailed during the Pakistan Movement and a diplomat involved in the Gwadar Port deal, her legacy continues through thousands of students today. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/from-victoria-to-viqar-un-nisa-the-woman-who-pioneered-womens-education-in-bangladesh-1776675510955.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/from-victoria-to-viqar-un-nisa-the-woman-who-pioneered-womens-education-in-bangladesh-1776675510955 ## New Banknotes Highlighting Mosques, Temples & Nature Coming Before Eid, Says Bangladesh Bank 2026-09-17. Source: BD News 24. Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur announced that newly designed Tk 1000, Tk 50, and Tk 20 banknotes will be released before Eid. These notes will not feature any individual's image but will showcase mosques, temples, heritage sites, and natural scenery. The aim is to reflect the country’s culture and landscape through the new currency designs. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/new-banknotes-highlighting-mosques-temples-nature-coming-before-eid-says-bangladesh-bank-1748149863227.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/new-banknotes-highlighting-mosques-temples-nature-coming-before-eid-says-bangladesh-bank-1748149863227 ## Mexico’s diplomatic magazine highlights Bangladesh’s July movement 2026-09-17. Source: UNB. Mexico’s Mundo magazine features Bangladesh’s July Movement as its cover story, focusing on student-led protests and the public uprising that symbolized resilience and change. The issue includes an interview with Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, and devotes a third of its 64 pages to the movement’s impact. The cover features a powerful image of the protests. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/mexicos-diplomatic-magazine-highlights-bangladeshs-july-movement-1744287159870.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/mexicos-diplomatic-magazine-highlights-bangladeshs-july-movement-1744287159870 ## Zabeer wins the national round of Stockholm Junior Water Prize, to represent Bangladesh in Sweden 2026-09-18. Source: The Daily Star. Zabeer Zarif Akhter, a 17-year-old student from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School in Bangladesh, has won the national title in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. His innovative "high voltage plasma water purifier" uses recycled electronic waste to combat water pollution and diseases. Designed for use in flood-prone areas, it effectively removes microbiological contaminants and breaks down organic compounds. Zabeer emphasizes its affordability by utilizing components from discarded electronics like old CRT TVs and mobile batteries, addressing Bangladesh's e-waste issue. He highlights the purifier's eco-friendliness, reducing hazardous emissions, and its potential to operate on solar power to minimize its carbon footprint. Concerned about community health, he cites industrial wastewater and floods as major challenges. Zabeer's victory secures him a trip to Stockholm for the international competition, showcasing his dedication to environmental innovation and public health improvement. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/tech-startup/zabeer-wins-the-national-round-of-stockholm-junior-water-prize-to-represent-bangladesh-in-sweden-1720687022057.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/tech-startup/zabeer-wins-the-national-round-of-stockholm-junior-water-prize-to-represent-bangladesh-in-sweden-1720687022057 ## First time in history, saudi women joins kaaba kiswa replacement ceremony 2026-09-21. Source: The Gulf News. For the first time in history, Saudi women participated in the ceremonial changing of the Kaaba’s Kiswa. They assisted by carrying parts of the Kiswa and handing them over to male workers, who then transported them to the Grand Mosque. While their involvement was limited to the preparatory stage, the actual changing was done by an all-male team. The event, showcased by the Saudi press agency, highlights Saudi Arabia's progress in empowering women. The Kiswa, made with significant amounts of silk, gold, and silver threads, was crafted by 159 craftsmen from the King Abdul Aziz Complex. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/international-news/first-time-in-history-saudi-women-joins-kaaba-kiswa-replacement-ceremony-1720608696040.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/international-news/first-time-in-history-saudi-women-joins-kaaba-kiswa-replacement-ceremony-1720608696040 ## 81-year-old Rani Hamid to compete in Chess Olympiad in Hungary 2026-09-18. Source: Prothom Alo. 81-year-old Rani Hamid, a seasoned Bangladeshi chess player, clinched a spot on the national women's team for the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, this September. Despite finishing sixth in the national championship, she earned the opportunity when runner-up Sharmin Sultana Shirin withdrew for personal reasons. Hamid, who has represented Bangladesh since its first participation in 1986, except for the last edition, expressed mixed emotions. She acknowledged not being disappointed if unable to participate but expressed joy at the chance to compete once more. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/feature-news/81-year-old-rani-hamid-to-compete-in-chess-olympiad-in-hungary-1720525949707.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/feature-news/81-year-old-rani-hamid-to-compete-in-chess-olympiad-in-hungary-1720525949707 ## Skydiver Ashik Soars to New Heights with Guinness World Record and Bangladeshi Flag 2026-09-21. Source: Guinness World Records. Ashik Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi skydiver, set a new Guinness World Record by freefalling from a plane with the Bangladesh flag, achieving the ‘Greatest Distance Freefall with a Banner/Flag.’ He broke Indian skydiver Jitin Vijayan’s previous record by approximately 1,500 feet, with a total freefall distance of about 38,000 feet. Guinness World Records confirmed Ashik's accomplishment on Monday. Ashik, who aimed to break two records, expressed his satisfaction with this recognition. His record-setting jump, dubbed 'The Largest Flag Flown in Stratosphere,' occurred on May 25 in Memphis, USA, featuring a flag nearly 7 square feet in size. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/skydiver-ashik-soars-to-new-heights-with-guinness-world-record-and-bangladeshi-flag-1720003086984.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/skydiver-ashik-soars-to-new-heights-with-guinness-world-record-and-bangladeshi-flag-1720003086984 ## Dhaka University’s Ragib Shahriar Sets Guinness World Record 2026-09-18. Source: RTV Online. Ragib Shahriar, a brilliant student at Dhaka University, has set a Guinness World Record by tapping a football 220 times in one minute, surpassing the previous record of 212 taps. He received his official certificate on July 2, with his achievement recognized on the Guinness World Records website on February 20. Ragib, a fourth-year student of Communication Disorders, is a resident of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall and hails from Nalchiti. He is the son of Enayet Karim and the president of the Nalchiti Press Club. Ragib's accomplishment was celebrated by his community and classmates on social media. Expressing his joy, Ragib emphasized that dedication and practice made his record-breaking feat possible. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/dhaka-universitys-ragib-shahriar-sets-guinness-world-record-1719915864059.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/dhaka-universitys-ragib-shahriar-sets-guinness-world-record-1719915864059 ## Imranur, Bangladesh's Fastest Runner, to Compete in Paris Olympics 2026-09-21. Source: The Daily Star. Imranur Rahman, Bangladesh's record-breaking sprinter, is poised to make his Olympic debut in Paris, becoming the nation's third athlete to join the prestigious event. World Athletics, the global governing body, officially confirmed Rahman's participation via a wild card entry granted through the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) today. The England-born athlete has previously showcased his talents at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Asian Indoor Championships, and the World Athletics Championship, representing Bangladesh with distinction. Now, Rahman prepares to elevate his career to new heights at the Olympic Games, marking a significant milestone in his athletic journey on the world stage. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/sports/imranur-bangladeshs-fastest-runner-to-compete-in-paris-olympics-1719911225952.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/sports/imranur-bangladeshs-fastest-runner-to-compete-in-paris-olympics-1719911225952 ## Rangpur's Haribhanga mangoes exported to Germany; traders set sights on additional markets 2026-09-21. Source: Dhaka Tribune. Rangpur's renowned Haribhanga mangoes are now being exported to Germany, with plans for further international expansion. In the first shipment, one ton was sent via Green Global Agro Limited, based in Dhaka. Company owner Kawsar Ahmed noted the high demand in Germany and past exports to the Middle East. Since hitting local markets on June 20, demand for Haribhanga mangoes has surged, with 300 to 400 trucks dispatched daily across the country, raising prices. Major markets like Padaganj Hat see brisk business, and traders are negotiating exports to UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Mango exports are expected to reach Tk100 crore by early July. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/rangpurs-haribhanga-mangoes-exported-to-germany-traders-set-sights-on-additional-markets-1719897062185.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news/rangpurs-haribhanga-mangoes-exported-to-germany-traders-set-sights-on-additional-markets-1719897062185