SBG VC Yeasha Sobhan receives Mother Teresa Award for contribution to autism care

Yeasha Sobhan, Vice Chairman of Safwan Bashundhara Global (SBG), Director of Bashundhara Group and Chairman of Bashundhara Special Children Foundation, has received the Mother Teresa International Peace Award 2026 for her outstanding contribution to the welfare of children with autism and other special needs.

The award was presented at a ceremony organised by the SAARC Cultural Forum at a prominent hotel in Dhaka on Saturday (29 August).

The recognition highlights Yeasha Sobhan’s commitment to supporting children with autism and other special needs while promoting greater awareness, inclusion in mainstream care, and opportunities for them across society in Bangladesh.

Established in 2017, Bashundhara Special Children Foundation now supports more than 600 students with special needs, providing education, care, guidance, and opportunities for their development.

As the foundation’s chairman, Yeasha Sobhan has been involved in efforts to promote greater inclusion and opportunities for children with special needs, while supporting their education, care and development.

The award also recognises her involvement in social and humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting underprivileged communities in Bangladesh.

Her social and humanitarian activities include her association with the Thalassemia Foundation to support thalassemia patients, as well as interest-free microcredit programmes aimed at helping disadvantaged individuals and families create livelihood opportunities.

Yeasha Sobhan has also been involved in the diversification and expansion of businesses under SBG, contributing to new ventures and generating employment opportunities.