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Samanzar reaches Miss World top 24 with hygiene campaign

From Daily Star · () English

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  • Samanzar Sayeed, representing Bangladesh at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, has been selected among the segment’s top 24 contestants worldwide.
  • Her “Hygiene for Health Bangladesh” project promotes personal, food, oral, menstrual and environmental hygiene, as well as safe water.
  • She also ranks among the top six contestants from Asia, ahead of the September 5 grand finale.

Samanzar Sayeed has made the top 24 in Miss World 2026’s “Beauty With a Purpose” segment, putting Bangladesh among the contestants recognized for social-impact projects at the competition in Vietnam.

Sayeed’s project, “Hygiene for Health Bangladesh,” is a nationwide campaign focused on personal, hand, food, oral, menstrual and environmental hygiene. It also promotes access to safe water.

Miss World Bangladesh said the initiative aims to work with NGOs, educational institutions, youth organizations and volunteers. The goal is to encourage young people to promote better hygiene practices in their communities.

Sayeed has also been named among the top six contestants from Asia in the segment. She was crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2026 on July 11 and then traveled to Vietnam for the 73rd Miss World Festival, which forms part of the organization’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The grand finale is scheduled for September 5.

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