A female mountaineer of Bangladesh, Wasfia Nazreen, has conquered the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and the fourth highest point in the world.
The young adventuress touched Uhuru Peak, 5895 metres above sea level, on October 2, says a press release. Kilimanjaro is situated in Tanzania.
Wasfia launched the expedition under the campaign “Bangladesh on Seven Summits” supported by the Liberation War Museum in celebration of 40 years of the country’s independence.
The release said Wasfia’s team climbed the mountain through the second toughest routes out of 6-7 paths that Kilimanjaro has to reach the summit. They were also met by severe thunderstorm and heavy snowfall, an anomaly in the African continent.
Like her previous expedition to Mount Elbrus this July, Wasfia was helped by a female guide this time as well. Meredith Riley, a female guide of Mountain Guides International (MGI), led her in the historic journey.
Wasfia has received full support and encouragement of the volunteer wing of JAAGO Foundation, Volunteer for Bangladesh.
-With The Daily Star input
