Brig Gen Nazma was also the first female ambulance commander in Bangladesh Army. “In this burning time of women empowerment, this also an important achievement and milestone of development in women sector,” the ISPR said. Brig Gen Nazma was the first female in the history of the Bangladesh Air force who commanded the medical squadron twice (base Zohur and base Bashar). In the United Nations, she was awarded with Force Commander’s commendation, commendation from the special representative of secretory General, Commendation from army chief of Central Africa, commendation from defense minister of Central Africa, among others for her distinguished services. Brig Gen Nazma played a role model of woman empowerment and was recognised with honour throughout the world, the ISPR said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 08, 2020 13:42 UTC