KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has congratulated Muskan Khatun for winning the prestigious ‘International Women of Courage Award’ for 2021.

Khatun, an acid attack survivor, was selected for the US-based award for her continuous campaign against acid attack.

In a tweet today, the President applauded the adolescent for transforming the pain she suffered from acid attack into strength and thanked the US government for recognizing her efforts and courage.