Dhaka, March 29 -- The Zonta Club of Greater Dhaka on Friday honoured three individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to women empowerment.

The event titled 'Celebration of Centennial Awards', marking the club's Centennial Rose Day and International Women's Day, took place at a city hotel.

The awardees are Dr Shahida Khandakar (Advocacy and Skill Training), Najmun Nahar (Encouragement and Motivation) and Kumar Bishwajit Barman (Centennial Anniversary Award).

Zontian Dilruba Ahmed handed over the awards, including crests, to the winners.

While speaking as the chief guest, Dilruba Ahmed said, "When a woman stands for herself, she actually stands for all women."

President of Zonta Club of Greater Dhaka Nehreen Rahman...