The Zonta District 25 Biennial Conference brought together 150+ representatives from across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and India to discuss women’s leadership, equity, and empowerment. The three-day program in Renaissance Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka featured plenaries, workshops, and cultural showcases, making it one of the region’s notable gatherings for professional women leaders.

Distinguished guests included former adviser to the caretaker government, Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, as chief guest, Lulzim Pllana (Ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh), and a special recognition for Bibi Russell. Cultural highlights ranged from national anthems and a flag presentation to a fashion showcase, underscoring the conference’s blend of purpose and celebration.

Cups that started conversations

We met hundreds of inspired attendees. professionals, changemakers, and Zontians from across South Asia. Between sessions, they stopped by our Faizi Single Estate Tea stall at the conference Market Place to taste our Orthodox Black Tea, Orthodox Green Tea, and a preview of our Silver Needle (white tea). Many left with gift boxes; all left with a story about Bangladeshi single-estate tea worth sharing.

What guests loved at our Market Place stall

• Guided tastings: Quick, friendly tastings that helped guests compare body, aroma, and finish across our black, green, and white teas.
• Origin storytelling: How a single-estate in Moulvibazar is nurturing quality from leaf to cup.
• Gifting ideas: Elegant gift boxes that work for corporate surprises, festive seasons, and personal milestones.
• Brew made simple: Practical ratios and water-temperature tips for consistently great cups at home or the office.

The teas you tasted

• Orthodox Black Tea — Deep color, brisk body, clean finish. Lovely neat; also stands up to a splash of milk.
• Orthodox Green Tea — Fresh, gently grassy aromatics with a soft sweetness; ideal for daily drinking.
• Silver Needle (White) — Limited buds, naturally sweet and silky; a serene, meditative preview.
• Gift Boxes — Curated sets for events, corporate gifts, and celebrations.

A heartfelt thank-you to Zonta International District 25 for hosting a conference that sparked real conversations about opportunity and leadership and for welcoming local, single-estate tea to the table. Coverage of the opening and closing days affirms just how vibrant the weekend was for the city and the region.