Latifa Akhter

Latifa Akhter, a 49-year-old trailblazing female entrepreneur in Chattogram, teaching students of culinary arts at her training institute. Overcoming the odds, Latifa’s boutique and cooking schools have been preparing skilled manpower and entrepreneurs for over two decades. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Latifa's unyielding spirit triumphs over life's challenges

Latifa’s training centres have trained at least 5,000 students