Saima Wazed

Saima Wazed Hossain (born 9 December 1972)[1] is a Bangladeshi autism activist. She is the daughter of Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. She is a member of the World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health.[2] To her family, she is known simply as "Putul".

Saima Wazed Hossain
Born (1972-12-09) 9 December 1972
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Alma materBarry University
OccupationAutism activist
Spouse(s)Khandakar Masrur Hossain
Children4
Parents
RelativesSajeeb Wazed Joy (brother)
FamilySee Sheikh–Wazed family

Early life and education

She was born to Sheikh Hasina, the present Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and M. A. Wazed Miah, a nuclear scientist.[2] Her brother is Sajeeb Wazed Joy.[3][4] She graduated from Barry University.[5] She is a licensed school psychologist.[6]

Career
Saima Wazed, First Lady Michelle Obama, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Barack Obama in New York, September 2009

She organized the first South Asian conference on Autism in 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[7] She is the chairperson of National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders.[8] 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 Speaks praised her for spearheading "a truly global push for support for this resolution".[9] She is a member of World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health.[10]

In November, 2016, Wazed had been elected as chairperson of International Jury Board meeting of UNESCO for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.[11]

In April 2017, Wazed has been designated as WHO Champion for Autism” in South-East Asia.[12] In July, 2017 she became the Goodwill Ambassador of the World Health Organization (WHO) for autism in South-East Asia Region.[13][14][15]

Award

In 2016, Wazed has conferred World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region Award for Excellence in Public Health.[16] In 2017, she has been awarded the International Champion Award for her outstanding contribution to the field of autism. She received a distinguished alumni award from Barry University for her activism.[5][17][18]

Personal life

Saima is married to Khandakar Masrur Hossain Mitu, son of Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain.[19] The couple have 4 children.[20][21]

References
  1. "Sheikh Hasina's 70th birthday today". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  2. "Autism campaigner Putul listens to the troubles of people with disabilities, stresses on inclusive development". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  3. "India to give Bangladesh $1bn line of credit". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  4. Bangladesh Country Study Guide Strategic Information and Developments. Intl Business Pubns USA. 2012. p. 125. ISBN 978-1438773896.
  5. "Saima Wazed Putul gets Distinguished Alumni award from Barry University". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  6. Islam Hasib, Nurul. "Disability campaigner Putul congratulates Bangladesh team, says they make nation proud". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  7. "Saima Wazed Hossain says autism campaign will not lose steam". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  8. "Saima Wazed: Comprehensive approach required for disability issues". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  9. "Resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries". autismspeaks.org. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  10. Hossain Shaikh, Emran. "Putul made WHO adviser". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  11. "Saima Wazed elected chairperson of International Jury Board meeting of UNESCO". The Daily Star. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  12. Saima Wazed new WHO champion for autism - Dhakatribune
  13. "Saima Wazed made WHO goodwill ambassador for autism". The Daily Star.
  14. "WHO appoints Saima Wazed as Goodwill Ambassador". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  15. "Hossain made WHO goodwill ambassador for autism in South Asia". India Today. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  16. "Saima Wazed wins WHO award". The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  17. Saima Wazed awarded for fighting autism - The Daily Star
  18. Saima received International Champion award for work on autism in South-East-Asia - bdnews24.com
  19. "Son's & Daughters of Bangladeshi Political Leaders". parisvisionnews.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  20. "Saima Wazed Hossain bio" (PDF). UNESCO. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  21. "Hasina's daughter Putul gives birth to daughter". Bdnews24.com.
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