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Yeasha Sobhan, Chairman of the Bashundhara Special Children Foundation, has added a pair of international honors to the name. One is the Cluster of Achievers Award-2026; the other is a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Works (Honoris Causa) conferred by Maryland State University in the United States. The recognition was given for contributions to ensuring the education, development and social inclusion of children with autism and other special needs.
The achievement is being seen as international recognition of Yeasha Sobhan’s social welfare initiatives, the role played in improving the lives of children with special needs, and efforts to build an inclusive society.
The award was presented at the 43rd edition of the Cluster of Achievers-2026, held at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event honors professionals and achievers from different countries who have made notable contributions in various fields. Yeasha Sobhan’s recognition drew special attention there.
The Bashundhara Special Children Foundation works to ensure that children with special needs get an equal chance to receive an education, develop their abilities and grow up in society with dignity.
As chairman of the foundation, Yeasha Sobhan works on the education, care and overall development of children with autism and other special needs. Alongside nurturing each child’s individual abilities and potential, the focus is also on ensuring a suitable and supportive environment for them and establishing their distinct identity in society.
Active not only in business but also in social development, Yeasha Sobhan Safwan serves as Vice Chairman of Bashundhara Global and as a Director of Bashundhara Group. This involvement in welfare work, alongside business expansion and brand development, reflects an effort to bring positive change across various fields.
The two honors, earned for work with children with autism and special needs, have made these social initiatives better known internationally. They have also highlighted how important it is to ensure the development, rights and social inclusion of these children.
