Salma Sultana | |
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Born | Sirajganj, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | DVM, MS |
Alma mater | Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University |
Occupation(s) | Veterinarian; Entrepreneur and Researcher |
Organization | Founder of Model Livestock Advancement Foundation (MLAF) |
Known for | The first female entrepreneur and development worker in the livestock sector of Bangladesh |
Notable work | Founded country's first non-government Livestock training institution and outdoor veterinary hospital |
Salma Sultana is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and researcher.[1] She is the recipient of the 2020 The Norman E. Borlaug Award for field research and application.[2] She has also been honored by the World Food Prize Foundation. Sultana received this award for her innovative model of providing veterinary outreach, treatment, and education to thousands of small-scale farmers in Bangladesh.[3]
She is also listed in the top 100 Asian Scientists list for her innovation in veterinary treatment, education, and extension services through Model Livestock Advancement Foundation. This list is published by Asian Scientist Magazine.[4] [5]