, March 8 -- Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist and art educator Professor Rokeya Sultana has recently been honored with the Ekushey Padak 2025 in painting, recognising her lifelong contribution to the country's artistic landscape.

On this International Women's Day, her achievement stands as a testament to the power of creativity and resilience in shaping Bangladesh's cultural heritage.

The nation's first female artist to win major awards at the National Art Exhibition, the prestigious Asian Art Biennale, and numerous other prestigious art competitions; the first female student at the Dhaka University Faculty of Fine Art to enroll in and finish her Master's programme at Vishwa Bharati University in Shantiniketan, India - Professor Rokeya Sult...