Saima Wazed
Saima Wazed | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Barry University |
| Spouse | Khandakar Masrur Hossain |
| Parent(s) | Dr M A Wazed Miah Sheikh Hasina |
| Relatives | Sajeeb Wazed Joy (brother) |
Saima Wazed Hossain is a Bangladesh Autism activist. She is the daughter of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She is a member of World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health. To her family, she is known simply as "Putul".
Early life and education
She was born to Sheikh Hasina, the present Prime Minister of Bangladesh and M. A. Wazed Miah, a nuclear scientist.[1] Her brother is Sajeeb Wazed Joy.[2][3] She graduated from Barry University.[4] She is a licensed school psychologist.[5]
Activism
She organized the first South Asian conference on Autism in 2011 in Dhaka,Bangladesh.[6] She is the chairperson of National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders.[7] She received a distinguished alumni award from Barry University for her activism.[4] She is a member of World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health.[8] She won World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region Award for Excellence in Public Health.[9] 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".[10]
Personal life
Saima is married to Khandakar Masrur Hossain Mitu, son Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain.[11]
References
- ^ "Autism campaigner Putul listens to the troubles of people with disabilities, stresses on inclusive development". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "India to give Bangladesh $1bn line of credit". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Bangladesh Country Study Guide Strategic Information and Developments. Intl Business Pubns USA. 2012. p. 125. ISBN 1438773897.
- ^ a b "Saima Wazed Putul gets Distinguished Alumni award from Barry University". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Islam Hasib, Nurul. "Disability campaigner Putul congratulates Bangladesh team, says they make nation proud". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Saima Wazed Hossain says autism campaign will not lose steam". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Saima Wazed: Comprehensive approach required for disability issues". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Hossain Shaikh, Emran. "Putul made WHO adviser". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Saima Wazed wins WHO award". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Resolution brings formal commitment to action on developmental disabilities by more than 50 countries". autismspeaks.org. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Son's & Daughters of Bangladeshi Political Leaders". parisvisionnews.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
