TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award 2023

Meet the talented and inspiring winners and finalists of the TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award 2023, an awards programme where TAAGA recognises young female professionals for their exemplary feat at work. These exceptional individuals have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions in their respective fields. From diverse backgrounds and industries, they represent the best and brightest of Bangladesh's young female professionals. We are honoured to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to their future impact on society.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

For regular updates on the awards programme, please visit: https://taagaawards.com

Now, let's get to know more about our winners and finalists!

Labiba Mustabina Oishee is one of the three winners for the TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award 2023. Labiba brings a unique blend of expertise in Biochemistry and Business to her current role at Renata Limited, where she evaluates business opportunities using her scientific knowledge. Her unconventional academic background has allowed her to excel in a field where diversity is often limited.

Labiba has been thriving in her current role for almost 3 years, leveraging her vast array of skills and experiences from previous work experiences, including journalism, graphic designing, marketing, and laboratory-based analytical research. Her passion for learning and continuous growth is evident in her approach to her work. She cherishes the freedom to learn and develop her skills on multiple fronts simultaneously.

We are proud to have Labiba Mustabina Oishee as one of the three winners and look forward to witnessing all the great things she will accomplish in the future. 

Maria Kibtia is one of the three winners for the TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award 2023. Maria's passion for using data-driven decision making and analytical skills led her to pursue a career in operations and strategic planning.

Maria has been with BAT Bangladesh for over two and a half years, and in her current role as an Area Manager she leads a team that works to reduce the company's impact on the environment and improve the livelihoods of local partners.

Maria's commitment to empowering people and promoting equality is evident in her work with rural communities, where she strives to provide guidance and training to improve livelihoods, especially for talented and hardworking rural women who often go unrecognised. Her strong values and leadership qualities are also central to her approach to work and personal life.

We are proud to have Maria Kibtia as one of the three winners, and we look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact on the company and society as a whole. See

Forhat Nazib Chowdhury is one of the three winners for the TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award 2023. Forhat's dedication to her work and passion for creating positive change in the world has set her apart as an exceptional young professional.

As a Manager of Climate Responsive Infrastructure, Forhat has demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change in infrastructure development. Her work has already made a significant impact in her field which includes designing a Learning Center in a remote village in Cox's Bazar where electricity is unavailable. Forhat faced various challenges during the project, but her innovative approach, which includes the use of basic construction material like bricks in an angular way, helped create a comfortable environment inside the school, despite the hot and humid climate.

Apart from her work in infrastructure development, Forhat has also formed the first "All Women Female Worker Group" in Rohingya Camp, which has trained and employed Rohingya women as construction workers.

We are proud to have Forhat Nazib Chowdhury as one of the three winners, and we look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact on the society in the days to come.