DHAKA : Television actress Samira Khan Mahi has been crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2026 at a ceremony held at a hotel in the capital on Saturday.
Mahi became visibly emotional when her name was announced, placing a hand over her chest. Last year’s winner, Tangia Zaman Methila, then placed the crown on her head. The two embraced before walking across the stage together to applause from the audienc
Mahi wore a champagne-gold, off-the-shoulder mermaid gown embellished with stones. Methila appeared in a pale blue and silver gown with fan-shaped shoulder detailing. Actress Toma Mirza was also on stage when the winner was announced.
Among those attending were Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke, managing director of Flora Telecom Limited and national director of Miss Universe Bangladesh, actress Dighi, filmmaker Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, models and choreographers.Daily Star
