Virtual Bangladesh : Bangladeshi of the Year 1997

Who is Bangladeshi of the Year 1997?

Who, for better or for worse, has had the most impact on Bangladesh and Bangladeshis?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed:
Bangladesh Prime Minister, leading the nation, treaty with the Shanti Bahini

PCJSS Leader Shantu Larma:
Bringing his rebels out of the jungle and signing the peace treaty with the government.

Khaleda Zia
Leader of the Opposition, continuing strong opposition to the government

President Shahabuddin Ahmed
President, maintaining his fair and non-partisan leadership role.

Grameen Bank's Muhammad Yunus
Helping women escape grinding poverty, his work goes on.

Bangladesh Cricket Captain Akram Khan
Leading Bangladesh to the World Cup