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Morshed Hasan Khan, orthopaedic surgeon Shah Muhammad Aman Ullah, and Barrister Mehnaz Mannan.

Earlier, Melania Trump inaugurated the summit at the US State Department. In the opening session, Zubaida underscored the need to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children, highlighting Bangladesh’s initiatives such as the family card and farmers’ card programmes, alongside progress in education and healthcare.

She held courtesy meetings with Melania and other first ladies, exchanging views on strengthening global cooperation for child welfare. An exhibition featuring 11 leading US technology firms showcased innovations in children’s education, which she also visited.

In her closing remarks, Zubaida thanked the US First Lady for hosting the summit and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to collaboration, saying the country is keen to learn from global experiences and work in partnership “to ensure a brighter future for all children”.

According to the prime minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqul Rahman Rumon, Zubaida and Melania also agreed to cooperate on initiatives for children’s welfare.