Bangladeshi Team, Including Six Women, Conquers Africa's Highest Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro

Seven members of the team reached the famed Uhuru Peak, the main summit of Kilimanjaro, which stands at an imposing 5,895 metres (19,341 feet). Widely recognized as the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, its summit is a coveted prize for trekkers globally.

The triumphant climbers who stood atop the continent are Miskatul Fatima, Monira Setu, Sarjana Sarwat Sana, Md Rafsanjani, Md Mamunur Rashid, Naushad Musabbair Hossain, and Faisal Mahmud.

The expedition also celebrated the formidable efforts of other team members who reached critical high-altitude milestones. Tashmim Alam successfully made it to Stella Point (5,756 metres), while Ayesha Sultana and Mamtaj Begum reached Gilman’s Point (5,681 metres).

The summit was achieved after a grueling final push lasting between 12 to 16 hours through challenging terrain and altitude. Organizers confirmed that all members descended safely to base camp following their ascents.

The expedition was organized by Tour Group BD, a Bangladeshi travel company focused on promoting sustainable and adventure tourism.

This success adds a new chapter to the history of Bangladeshi mountaineering, following in the footsteps of celebrated climbers like Musa Ibrahim, Nishat Majumdar, and Wasfia Nazreen, who had also previously scaled Kilimanjaro. The peak was also summited by Bangladeshi couple Julia Parvin and Mohammad Shahidul Alam (Shemon) as part of their "Seven Summits" ambition.