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Saima Wazed
সায়মা ওয়াজেদ
Wazed in 2024
Born(1972-12-09)9 December 1972(age 51)
Dhaka,Bangladesh
Other namesPutul
Alma materBarry University
OccupationRegional Director, WHO
SpouseKhandakar Masrur Hossain Mitu
Children4
Parents
RelativesSajeeb Wazed Joy(brother)
Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain(father-in-law)
Khandaker Nurul Islam(grandfather-in-law)
FamilySeeSheikh–Wazed family

Saima Wazed(Bengali:সায়মা ওয়াজেদ;born 9 December 1972),[1]also known asPutul(Bengali:পুতুল), is the daughter of Bangladesh's Prime Minister,Sheikh Hasina.[2]She is serving as theSouth East Asianregional director for theWorld Health Organizationsince November 1, 2023.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Wazed was born toSheikh Hasina,the present Prime Minister of Bangladesh, andM. A. Wazed Miah,a nuclear scientist.[4]Her brother isSajeeb Wazed Joy.[5][6]She graduated fromBarry University.[7]She is a licensed school psychologist.[8]

Career[edit]

Saima Wazed, First LadyMichelle Obama,Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and PresidentBarack Obamain New York, September 2009.

Wazed organized the first South Asian conference on Autism in 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[9]She is the chairperson of National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders.[10]She campaigned for “Comprehensive and Coordinated Efforts for the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders” resolution at the World Health Assembly which adopted the resolution,Autism Speakspraised her for spearheading "a truly global push for support for this resolution".[11]She had been drafted as a global autism advocate ofWorld Health Organization's25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health for 4 years in 2014.[12]

In November, 2016, Wazed had been elected as chairperson of International Jury Board meeting ofUNESCOfor Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.[13]

In April 2017, Wazed has been designated asWHOChampion for Autism” in South-East Asia.[14]In July, 2017 she became the Goodwill Ambassador of theWorld Health Organization(WHO) for autism in South-East Asia Region.[15][16][17]

Since 2022, Wazed has been a member of the Commission for Universal Health convened byChatham Houseand co-chaired byHelen ClarkandJakaya Kikwete.[18]

Awards[edit]

In 2016, Wazed has conferredWorld Health Organization'sSouth-East Asia Region Award for Excellence in Public Health.[19]In 2017, she has been awarded theInternational Champion Awardfor her outstanding contribution to the field of autism. She received a distinguished alumni award fromBarry Universityfor her activism.[7][20][21]

Personal life[edit]

Wazed was married to Khandakar Masrur Hossain Mitu, son ofKhandaker Mosharraf Hossain.[22]The couple have 4 children.[23][24]

References[edit]

  1. ^"Sheikh Hasina's 70th birthday today".The Independent.Dhaka.Archivedfrom the original on 17 April 2021.Retrieved20 April2018.
  2. ^"Despite Nepotism Charges, Bangladeshi PM's Daughter Wins WHO South East Office Election".The Wire.Retrieved2024-02-21.
  3. ^"Ms Saima Wazed takes charge as Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia".who.int.Retrieved2024-02-21.
  4. ^"Autism campaigner Putul listens to the troubles of people with disabilities, stresses on inclusive development".bdnews24.Archivedfrom the original on 16 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  5. ^"India to give Bangladesh $1bn line of credit".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 23 May 2018.Retrieved11 February2016.
  6. ^Bangladesh Country Study Guide Strategic Information and Developments.Intl Business Pubns USA. 2012. p. 125.ISBN978-1438773896.
  7. ^ab"Saima Wazed Putul gets Distinguished Alumni award from Barry University".bdnews24.Archivedfrom the original on 16 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  8. ^Islam Hasib, Nurul."Disability campaigner Putul congratulates Bangladesh team, says they make nation proud".bdnews24.Archivedfrom the original on 16 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  9. ^"Saima Wazed Hossain says autism campaign will not lose steam".bdnews24.Archivedfrom the original on 15 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  10. ^"Saima Wazed: Comprehensive approach required for disability issues".Dhaka Tribune.Archivedfrom the original on 15 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  11. ^"Resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries".autismspeaks.org.Archivedfrom the original on 25 June 2018.Retrieved11 February2016.
  12. ^Hossain Shaikh, Emran."Putul made WHO adviser".Dhaka Tribune.Archivedfrom the original on 15 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  13. ^"Saima Wazed elected chairperson of International Jury Board meeting of UNESCO".The Daily Star.10 November 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 17 June 2017.Retrieved28 July2017.
  14. ^"Saima Wazed new WHO champion for autism -Dhakatribune".Archivedfrom the original on 2017-07-30.Retrieved2017-07-27.
  15. ^"Saima Wazed made WHO goodwill ambassador for autism".The Daily Star.Archivedfrom the original on 2023-02-07.Retrieved2017-07-12.
  16. ^"WHO appoints Saima Wazed as Goodwill Ambassador".TheFinancial Express (Bangladesh).Archivedfrom the original on 30 July 2017.Retrieved26 July2017.
  17. ^"Hossain made WHO goodwill ambassador for autism in South Asia".India Today.10 July 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 30 July 2017.Retrieved30 July2017.
  18. ^Commission for Universal HealthArchived2022-06-24 at theWayback MachineChatham House.
  19. ^"Saima Wazed wins WHO award".The Daily Star.Archivedfrom the original on 15 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  20. ^"Saima Wazed awarded for fighting autism - The Daily Star".26 July 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 2017-07-26.Retrieved2017-07-26.
  21. ^"Saima received International Champion award for work on autism in South-East-Asia - bdnews24".Archivedfrom the original on 2017-11-09.Retrieved2017-07-26.
  22. ^"Son's & Daughters of Bangladeshi Political Leaders".parisvisionnews.Archivedfrom the original on 11 February 2016.Retrieved11 February2016.
  23. ^"Saima Wazed Hossain bio"(PDF).UNESCO.Archived(PDF)from the original on 7 February 2023.Retrieved26 July2017.
  24. ^"Hasina's daughter Putul gives birth to daughter".Bdnews24.Archived fromthe originalon 2018-06-28.Retrieved2017-08-03.
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