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Two Bangladeshis make it to the Forbes' young social entrepreneurs list

Two Queen's Young Leaders from Bangladesh Ayman Sadiq and Sajid Iqbal, have made it to the Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list for their contributions towards solving problems through their business initiatives.

Sajid Iqbal was selected as a Queen's Young Leader in 2017 and Ayman Sadiq was selected in 2018.

The Queen’s young leaders programme discovers, celebrates and supports exceptional young people from across the commonwealth, leaving a legacy for Her Majesty the Queen.

Ayman Sadiq is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur and internet personality known for starting the Youtube channel 10 Minute School that publishes video lectures on various topics including science, business, personal development, and arts.

Sajid Iqbal is being honoured with the award for his contribution towards the use of renewable energy. The youth-led development agency Change, which he is the founder of, has been promoting the use of renewable energy since 2012, and has introduced solar bottle lights to 4,000 people in disadvantaged communities.

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2 Bangladeshis in Forbes' young social entrepreneurs list

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