4 Bangladeshis Receive the 2024 Diana Award

The Diana Award, established in 1999 in memory of Princess Diana, honors young changemakers aged 9-25 for their humanitarian efforts. In 2024, four Bangladeshis received this prestigious recognition for their impactful contributions to society. Adiba Binte Ahmad Tuba, 15, founded the "Esho Pashe Darai Foundation" at 13 to combat poverty. Her initiatives include improving education for underprivileged children, winter drives, and food distribution. Jawad Araf Khan, 24, created "Trio Business Cubers," offering business solutions and training over 30,000 young people in entrepreneurship. Shawon Mahmud, 24, launched "BigyanPriyo," Bangladesh’s largest Bangla science network, combating pseudoscience and inspiring over a million students. Tamzid Rahman, 17, developed the "BloodLink Foundation," a blood donation app connecting thousands, inspired by a personal loss to Thalassemia.