In the world of Bangladeshi fashion, a rising star is making her mark Moontaha Ahmed Mridula. Growing up in the small village of Nadia Para under Sonaimuri Thana in Noakhali, she has always seen fashion as more than just clothing; to her, it is a creative medium of storytelling. From an early age, she witnessed her mother and aunts weaving saris, embroidering quilts, and crafting the traditional shital pati (handmade mats) while chatting together. These scenes instilled in her a deep fascination for art and craftsmanship. When she later moved to Dhaka, she discovered the world of modern fashion, and gradually her designs began to reflect a unique blend of rural traditions and contemporary styles. Today, she is a fourth-year student pursuing a B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology, while also establishing her own design identity. To Mridula, fashion is not just about garments; it is about narrating culture, emotions, and ideas through fabric and form. With a lifelong passion for creativity and the arts, she found fashion to be the perfect path to transform that passion into reality. Through her work, she aims to craft her own identity while representing Bangladesh on the global fashion stage. Her vision goes beyond the conventional “Made in Bangladesh” tag. She dreams of seeing Bangladesh known equally for “Designed in Bangladesh.” She believes that the country’s rich textile heritage khadi, muslin, silk, and other handcrafted traditions has the potential to compete with the world’s biggest brands when merged with modern design sensibilities. For her, fashion should not only be about production, but also about creativity, innovation, and cultural pride. This philosophy is clearly reflected in her work. Mridula has a keen interest in experimental design. In one of her recent projects, she explored upcycling fish scales into surface ornamentation for clothing. She believes that if developed successfully, this innovation could open new doors for sustainable fashion and creativity in Bangladesh. Muntaha Ahmed Mridula dreams big. She envisions a future where Bangladesh is recognized not only as a global exporter of garments, but also as a hub of world-class fashion design. Through her creations, she wants every outfit to tell a story a story of Bangladesh’s soil, heritage, and the boundless creativity of its people.