Zeenat Zoarder Ripa Receives International Recognition at LEAP 2025

Ms. Zeenat Zoarder Ripa, Deputy Director of Public Relations at Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), has brought pride to Bangladesh by achieving her first international honor at the prestigious LEAP 2025 International Educational Awards.

Ripa was named the Winner in the category of “Women Leadership in Education”, triumphing on a global stage that featured participants from 70 countries, 760 nominees, and 400 leading institutions and universities worldwide. This recognition highlights her exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions to the education sector, marking a historic milestone not only for her career but also for Bangladesh’s higher education community.

Sharing her excitement, Ripa said: “I’m incredibly honored and humbled to receive my first international recognition at the LEAP 2025 International Educational Awards — as the Winner in the category of ‘Women Leadership in Education.’ Representing Bangladesh on a global platform. This recognition means a lot to me — not just as a professional milestone, but as a reminder of the responsibility we carry in shaping the future of education. I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues, mentors, the BUBT family, and everyone who has supported me along this journey. May this achievement inspire many more women and educators to lead with passion, purpose, and perseverance.”

Her award is being seen as a major source of pride and inspiration for her colleagues, peers, and the entire BUBT community, symbolizing the rising leadership of Bangladeshi women in global academia.