Bangladesh at major beauty pageants
| Formation | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Dhaka |
| Membership |
Miss Bangladesh is a national beauty pageant in Bangladesh which also selects other winners to participate in big beauty pageants like Miss Universe (separate pageant under Miss Bangladesh) and Miss World.
History
[edit]The Miss Bangladesh Contest was first organized in 1994, but the event did not attract national media attention. In 1994, Anika Taher first represented Bangladesh at the beauty pageant Miss World 1994 held in Sun City, South Africa.[1] Shaila Simi was awarded the Miss Ruposhi Dhaka, Bangladesh award in 1998. Sonia Gazi (who was Miss Bangladesh 2000) received media attention.[2] Tabassum Ferdous Shaon, who participated in the Miss World 2001 in South Africa was the last Bangladeshi contestant.[3][better source needed] Bangladesh has not sent a representative to Miss World since 2001. The pageant returned briefly for one year in 2007 and was organized by Apurbo.com and sponsored by Motherland Group/Cinevision.[4] However, the winner did not take part in Miss World. After 16 years later Antar Showbiz was created Miss World Bangladesh to give Bangladesh the opportunity to participate in the "Miss World" pageant again.[5] Shirin Akter Shila become the first Miss Universe Bangladesh who represented her country in Miss Universe 2019.[6][7][8][9]
National Pageants
[edit]Miss Universe Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Miss Universe Bangladesh | Runners-up | Venue | Entrants | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Runner-up | Second Runner-up | Third Runner-up | Fourth Runner-up | ||||
| 2019 | Shirin Akter Shila[10] | Alisha Islam | Jessia Islam | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | International Convention City, Bashundhara | 10 |
| 2020 | Tangia Zaman Methila[11] | Farzana Yasmin Ananna | Farzana Akter Ani | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhaka | 10 |
Winners by district
[edit]| Districts | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 1 | 2020 |
| Thakurgaon | 1 | 2019 |
Miss World Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Miss World Bangladesh | Runners-up | Venue | Entrants | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Runner-up | Second Runner-up | Third Runner-up | Fourth Runner-up | ||||
| 2017 | Jannatul Nayeem Avril (Dethroned)
Jessia Islam (Successor) |
Jannatul Sumaiya Heme[12] | Rukaiya Jahan Chamak | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | International Convention City, Bashundhara | 10 |
| 2018 | Jannatul Ferdous Oishee[13] | Nishat Nawar Salwa | Naziba Bushra | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | 10 | |
| 2019 | Rafah Nanjeba Torsa[14] | Fatiha Khalud Mayami | Zannatul Ferdaus Meghla | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka | 37 |
| 2023 | Shammi Islam Nila[15] | Aklima Atika Konika | Shakira Tamanna | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | Mana Bay Water Park, Dhaka | 10 |
Winners by district
[edit]| Districts | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 2 | 2017, 2023 |
| Chittagong | 1 | 2019 |
| Pirojpur | 1 | 2018 |
Miss Earth Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Miss Earth Bangladesh | Runners-up | Venue | Entrants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Earth Air | Miss Earth Fire | Miss Earth Water | ||||
| 2021 | Umme Zamilatun Naima[16] | Shakila Tanha | Piyal Sarker | Fahmida Zahir Barsha | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhaka | 15 |
| 2020 | Meghna Alam[17] | Chameli Akter | Sandra Kazi | Yasmin Mustary Badhan | Triple Nine Global, Dhaka | 10 |
Winners by district
[edit]| Districts | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | 1 | 2021 |
| Dhaka | 1 | 2020 |
The Real Divas
[edit]| Year | Miss International | Miss Earth | Miss Multinational | Runners Up | Venue | Entrants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Runner-Up | Second Runner-Up | |||||||
| Miss International Bangladesh | ||||||||
| 2023 | Farzana Yasmin Ananna | Anika Bushra Mariya | Somaya Harun | Fariha Tasnim Hridi | Rehnuma Tabassum Esha | Lakeshore Hotel, Dhaka | 10 | |
Winners by district
[edit]| Districts | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 1 | 2023 |
International pageants
[edit]- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
Miss World Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Representative's Name | District | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Shammi Islam Nila[18] | Dhaka | Miss World Bangladesh 2023 | Unplaced | |
| 2021 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no competition held | ||||
| 2019 | Rafah Nanjeba Torsa | Chittagong | Miss World Bangladesh 2019 | Unplaced | 3 Special Awards
|
| 2018 | Jannatul Ferdous Oishee[19] | Pirojpur | Miss World Bangladesh 2018 | Top 30 Quarterfinalists | 2 Special Awards
|
| 2017 | Jessia Islam[20] | Dhaka | Miss World Bangladesh 2017 | Top 40 Quarterfinalists | 2 Special Awards
|
| Did not compete between 2008 and 2016 | |||||
| 2007 | Jannatul Ferdoush Peya | Khulna | Miss Bangladesh 2007 | Did not compete | |
| Did not compete between 2002 and 2006 | |||||
| 2001 | Tabassum Ferdous Shaon | Dhaka | Miss Bangladesh 2001 | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Sonia Gazi | Dhaka | Miss Bangladesh 2000 | Unplaced | |
| 1999 | Tania Rahman Tonni | Rajshahi | Miss Bangladesh 1998 | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 1997 and 1998 | |||||
| 1996 | Rehnuma Dilruba Chitra | Dhaka | Miss Bangladesh 1996 | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Yasmin Bilkis Sathi | Dhaka | Miss Bangladesh 1995 | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Anika Taher | Dhaka | Miss Bangladesh 1994 | Unplaced | |
Miss Universe Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Representative's Name | District | Title | Placement | Special Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aniqa Alam | Dhaka | Miss Universe Bangladesh 2024 | Unplaced | 1 Special Awards
|
|
| 2020 | Tangia Zaman Methila[21] | Dhaka | Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 | Did not compete | ||
| 2019 | Shirin Akter Shila[22] | Thakurgaon | Miss Universe Bangladesh 2019 | Unplaced |
Miss International Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Representative's Name | District | Title | Placement | Special Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Efa Tabassum | Rangpur | Miss International Bangladesh 2024 | Unplaced | 1 Special Awards
|
|
| 2023 | Farzana Yasmin Ananna[23] | Khulna | Thé Réal Divas - International 2023 | Unplaced |
Miss Earth Bangladesh
[edit]| Year | Representative's Name | District | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ferdousi Tanvir Ichchha | Barishal | Miss Bangladesh 2024 | Unplaced | |
| 2023 | Anika Bushra Mariya[24] | Naogaon | Thé Réal Divas - Earth 2023 | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Did not compete | ||||
| Virtual 2021 |
Umme Zamilatun Naima | Sylhet | Miss Earth Bangladesh 2021 | Unplaced | 1 Special Awards
|
| Virtual 2020 |
Meghna Alam | Dhaka | Miss Earth Bangladesh 2020 | Unplaced | 1 Special Awards
|
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "The story of beauty contest in Bangladesh". New Age.
- ^ "Sonia Gazi of Bangladesh enter the stage contending in the Miss World 2000".
- ^ "Agbani Darego – Miss World 2001: A beauty who defied the norms".
- ^ "Miss Bangladesh 2007". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Jannatul stripped of crown, Jessia new Miss World Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Miss Universe Bangladesh 2019".
- ^ মিস ইউনিভার্স' প্রতিযোগিতায় যাচ্ছে বাংলাদেশ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
- ^ প্রথম মিস ইউনিভার্স বাংলাদেশ'র বাছাই পর্বের নিবন্ধন শুরু. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).
- ^ 'মিস ইউনিভার্স'এর দৌড়ে বাংলাদেশ (in Bengali). 9 August 2019.
- ^ "Shela crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2019". New Age. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Tangia Zaman Methila crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020". The Daily Star. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Jannatul stripped of crown, Jessia new Miss World Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Oishi becomes the new Miss World Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune. October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "CU's Rafah wins Miss World Bangladesh 2019 title". Dhaka Tribune. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (4 February 2024). "Neela crowned 'Miss World Bangladesh-2023'". Bangladesh Post. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "10 Pesona Zamilatun Naima Miss Earth Bangladesh 2021, Super Gorgeous!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Meghna becomes the first Miss Earth Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Sharmin Joya (4 February 2024). "Will Nila help Bangladesh make a mark in Miss World this year?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Oishee finishes in Top 30 of Miss World". Prothomalo English. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Jessia in final 40 of Miss World". Prothomalo English. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations to the first ever Miss International Bangladesh! Farzana Yasmin, 23-year-old student at the University of Dhaka majoring in Women and Gender Studies was crowned recently in a star-studded gala night.❤️". Instagram. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations to the first ever Miss International Bangladesh! Farzana Yasmin, 23-year-old student at the University of Dhaka majoring in Women and Gender Studies was crowned recently in a star-studded gala night.❤️". Instagram. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations to the first ever Miss International Bangladesh! Farzana Yasmin, 23-year-old student at the University of Dhaka majoring in Women and Gender Studies was crowned recently in a star-studded gala night.❤️". Instagram. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "10 Pesona Anika Bushra Mariya Miss Earth Bangladesh 2023, Super Gorgeous!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.