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Nazia Jabeen Nazia Jabeen was born on the 1st of September1964 in a prosperous academic family of Bangladesh. From her very childhood her upbeat personality took her close to the society. Her parents Professor Syed Maksud Ali and her Mother Dr. Nurrunnahar Fayzennesa, both from University of Dhaka groomed her to be honest and truthful in life. Later, she grew up at her maternal aunts’ place, while her parents were away to the USA for higher studies. Her new found parents, Archetict Muzharul Islam and Husne Ara Islam, opened her eyes to the world and trained her mind to see beyond skin deep. She later graduated from the College of Home Economics, under University of Dhaka, and stood second in the merit list.

She specialized in Home Economics under the University of Dhaka, and stood second in her class of 1986. Her pursuit towards community emancipation was a result of her being part of affluent society, that made her feel responsible to work for the downtrodden. This took her to the remotest rural doorsteps of Bangladesh, where she worked for UNICEF and Save the Children. Today, as part of her duty for the society, Nazia is focusing on children with a multi pronged pursuit. Nazia is the first person to have published books, focusing on entertainment and culture, for the visually impaired children in Braille. She is also the first person to have made them available in the Ekushe Boi Mela, under the banner of ‘Sporsho’ since 2009.

She has published 67 books beyond the text books in Braille for all ages. She coined the word ‘Drishti Joyee’ meaning those who have conquered their vision through their mental strength as recognition for the visually challenged. She distributes Braille books all over the country including the University of Dhaka, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Shishu Academy, etc free of cost. She has also started a Braille corner in Shishu Academy and Baptist Mission Integrated School. She is the Adviser to the Editor of ‘Jol Pore Pata Nore’, the only monthly magazine for children published by Bengal Foundation which includes a Braille version. She is also involved in creation of financial endowments for the “Drishti Joyee” children. Her slogan “Manush Dristihin Bole Ondho Noye Manush Muloto Progyahin Bole Ondho” has assembled 30 major writers of the country and the management of Bangla Academy under the banner of Sporsho to make knowledge available for those who can read but were never given the opportunity. Her pursuit has gone beyond the doorsteps of Ekushe Boi Mela, and she has now taken the Boi Mela to the door steps of CRP, the home for disadvantaged who cannot visit the fair. For her contribution towards the visually challenged or more appropriately, in her words, Dristi Joyee, Nazia received “WINGS” award and “Annanya Shirsho Dosh” award in 2017. In 2018 she received “RTV/SMC Prerona Podok”.

Nazia’s Mission of “Learning through Fun”, has resulted in publishing of 30 books for children of which 3 are taught in several renowned schools of the country. She has also participated in the Dhaka Lit Fest in 2016 and 2018 with her book ‘Hansher Paye Ghury’ targeted towards people with disability and ‘Toton mamar Majic Jhola’. In addition, she is the adviser of Chaya Nir, the only day care centre of the University of Dhaka and is also the Vice President of NNF School for the disadvantaged children in Dhamrai. Nazia is an inspirational speaker and has participated as a speaker for Bangladesh Brand Forum, Lit Fest, Hospice Bangladesh, etc. She has been a regular participant in the emerging writer’s workshop of ‘Room to Read’ since, BRAC, and Sisimpur.

Nazia is a lover of music and sings Tagore. She loves travelling as part of her learning and interacting with the global culture. She has a daughter, Sayeda Silma Tamanina, who is a Barrister and is presently pursuing her legal practice in Bangladesh Supreme Court along with her Husband Barrister Ali Jawad Khan. Her husband, Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar is a Professor at IBA, University of Dhaka. In 2019 she has been awarded the ‘Inspiring Women Spirit’ by WIL (Women in Leadership) and was also recognized by Gulshan Society for her contribution towards building an inclusive society.