From Mohanganj to the International Stage: Rikta Moni’s Journey of Persistence

Coming from a small town, Rikta Moni is steadily building her path through education, professional work and volunteerism. A student of Accounting, she also works as an Administrative Assistant at Naafein International Academy. At the same time, she is actively involved in social and volunteer activities as the Vice President of the Leo Club of Dhaka. Recently, Rikta was selected from more than 100,000 applicants to participate in the International Festival of Youth (IFY) 2026 with full funding. From her journey beginning in Mohanganj to learning from rejection and aspiring to represent Bangladesh on an international stage.

Interviewed by Sakibul Hasan