A PERSON WHO INSPIRES

ME TO FIND SUCCESS
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

SAWDA HOSSAIN 1301213021

12-05-2022

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. Definition of Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3. My Greatest Motivating: Bibi Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

4. Backstory of Bibi Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

5. Things About Bibi Russell That Motivate Me the Most . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6. Bibi Russell’s Contribution Towards Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

7. Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

8. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TABLE OF FIGURES

1. Fig.1 100,000 Bangladeshi weavers were highly motivated and their lifestyles have been
developed by the work of Bibi Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
(Source: dailyasianage.com)

2. Fig.2 Bibi Russell (second from right) © Bibi Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

(Source: en.unesco.org)

3. Fig.3 Bibi Russell Gamcha Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

(Source: fashionblitz.com)

4. Fig.4 Bibi Russell: Finding magic in fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

(Source: en.unesco.org)

5. Fig.5 Bibi Russell with the villagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

(Source: fashionabc.org)

6. Fig.6 The top supermodel, Bibi Russell is being handed over the prize, ‘Begum Rokeya
Padak’ by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,7
(Source: bdnews24.com)

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INTRODUCTION

In our day to day lifestyles, we are motivated by a thing or by diverse persons. Even after getting
motivated by several people, all of us have someone or something in our lives who truly
motivates us. This option might indeed vary from individual to individual. All of us are striving
to achieve accomplishment in our lives. Inspiration that can hardly contribute a significant
deviation in our opinions and enable us accomplish our objectives and acquire victory.

As we get older, we establish a few objectives for ourselves and begin to fantasize regarding
those. We tend to follow the individual who is very motivating in our lives in terms
of strengthening our abilities, understanding, and confidence.

We frequently begin with happy moods and excellent optimism, aiming for the proper target, but
as soon as we encounter problems and barriers, we lose interest and encouragement.

Our mentors can inspire us to conquer obstacles since they have confronted and conquer many.
They demonstrated that no major difficulty is too big to confront; in reality, a few
important people have faced seemingly unconquerable difficulties.

Across the whole of heritage, there have been other individuals whose storylines of glory over
hardship or distinctive thoughts have had an enduring worldwide and landmark influence. Of
been influenced by other people can make us stronger and recognize what we are capable of.

Celebrities can help us learn about achievement, breakdown, trying to get up, and etc. Because
they have led such fulfilled lifestyles, human beings at the upper part of the country can teach us
all important career skills.

DEFINITION OF MOTIVATION

The instillation of a soul that encourages an individual in doing something in a person's

lifestyle is referred to as motivation. It is crucial for everybody in our existences. This motivation
alters our perspective on living. It assists us in progressing forward in our lives by positively
expelling all living obstacles. This as well contributes to our belief in our own authority and
potential.

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The moment we see great attributes in someone else, we would like to have to emulate them in
our own lives. It alters our outlook on life. This could eventuate only while we are inspired by
individuals or things that allow us to focus on the positives and encourage us in doing something.
We require it the greatest when we are disappointed or disheartened as a result of a breakdown or
significant damage in our lives. Only motivation can re-energize us to strive the challenges of
our lives. Motivation is a concept that has the potential to transform the lifestyles of numerous
human beings.

Fig.1 100,000 Bangladeshi weavers were highly motivated

and their lifestyles have been developed by the work of
Bibi Russell.

Source: dailyasianage.com

MY GREATEST MOTIVATION: BIBI RUSELL

Fig.2 Bibi Russell (second from right) © Bibi

Productions

Source: goethe.de

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 A multitude of human beings and events in my daily existence have motivated me. According to
me, motivation is a turning point that activates my capability and authority to do something. Bibi
Russell, the far more legendary and delightful designer with genuine enthusiasm, is my greatest
motivation in existence. There aren't enough adjectives to define her personality. Bibi Russell
has single-handedly put Bangladesh on the international clothing chart.

I have always loved the cultural fashion of my country, Bangladesh. Therefore, Bibi Russell has
motivated me since childhood by using the Bengali elements in her designs. We often happen
to expect Bibi Creations to focus rather on organic and hand crafted products. Her merchandise
contains no synthetic materials or coloring agents. She demystifies the styles and creates our
personal style. Her shawls and jewelries are quite popular. Brightly colored denims, saris,
bracelets, and sophisticated blouses for youngsters were among her styling successes. It was a
violent uprising. Her Gamcha and rickshaw motivated fashion has gone global. A well-known
distinctive look.

Fig.3 Bibi Russell Gamcha

Collection

Source: fashionblitz.com

Bibi's spirit and passion in the world of clothing has been dedicated solely to the reemergence
and preservation of Bangladesh's delicate handloom legacy. Her practice has centered on
establishing and mentoring rural population in order to maintain our long-established cultures.

BACKSTORY OF BIBI RUSSELL

She has been a phenomenally competent model with the globe at her floor, collaborating with
best fashion houses, photojournalists, highest vogue magazines and businesses, and traveling

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across the planet. Her representative also tried to recommend to audition for cinemas. Despite
aforementioned, she abandoned everything and decided to come back to her native estate with a
desire to work for her nation and citizens. Yes, I'm referring to Bibi Russell, Bangladesh's well-
known supermodel and style icon. She was instrumental in resurrecting our handmade items and
fabric industries.

Fig.4 Bibi Russell: Finding magic in

fingers

Source: en.unesco.org

Mokhlesur Rahman and Shamsun Nahar gave birth to this genius god-gifted child, Bibi Russell
in Chittagong, Bangladesh. She did her schooling at Kamrunnesa Girls’ High School in Dhaka.
Russel's 1st model - based job was for the prestigious clothing magazine ‘Harper's Bazaar’. It
was a concern of wonderful reputation for a recent grad student like her. She was frequently
featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and other prestigious clothing magazines. Bibi Russell's 5 feet
10 inches’ height, Asian origin, dark complexion, and long dark hair were her most appealing
features. Bibi's progress began to take her all over the globe, including Italy, France, Germany,
and New York. She also flew on charter flights.

THINGS THAT MOTIVATES ME THE MOST ABOUT BIBI RUSSELL

Her communication skill motivates lakhs of youngsters including me, as her words are
enthusiastic, honest, and entertaining, and her statement is consequential and captivating. Every
time she climbs the staircase is an achievement equation intended to be insightful and exciting,
demonstrating the ways to take proper responsibilities of one's life and simultaneously

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not feeling embarrassed regarding it. Bibi's main objective is to motivate human beings like me
who likes to dream big to push past our drawbacks and pursue our aspirations. She emphasizes
the value of identifying and appreciating people's participation as teammates in reality's
endeavors. Bibi is a vibrant phase existence who instantly encapsulates and holds the interest of
her fellow supporters. She creates an influential information for all of us to achieve in life by
combining factual evidence, specialized techniques, and private perspectives. Her capacity to
communicate with the emotional core of each and every citizen, leads her among the
top powerful women in Bangladesh.

Fig.5 Bibi Russell with the villagers

Source: fashionabc.org

Bibi Russell is an exemplary designer with a distinct manner of style. Bibi didn't have to return
to Bangladesh while she could’ve conveniently stay on the overseas land. But her pure love for
Bangladesh made her attempt to revitalize our handmade garment sector. Rather than riding
overhead and neglecting her origins which most of us would have, this ever-evolving designer
drew herself closer to them over period. She traveled to remote regions in search of the true
principle of Bangladesh and this motivates me to try to do something great for my country as
well as represent Bangladesh to the worldwide.

BIBI RUSSELL’S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS BANGLADESH

Bibi was the 1st and only female student from Bangladesh educating in London College of
Fashion. Bibi finished her college in 1975 and right after she has been selected for Yves Saint
Laurent, Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld fashion projects.

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Despite being the top couturiers glamorous model in 1980, Bibi decided to return to her native
estate, Bangladesh for creating "innovative clothing style". Today approximately 30,000 weaver
stuffs are working for her across the country.

In order to chase her aspirations Bibi decided to sell her home and belongings. She began to
spend her life rather in villages and the top glamorous model moved through roads due to the
self-sustaining assignments. "Poverty is being sold by people, however in poverty I have sold the
beauty," through this phrase Bibi's work is defined by herself.

Immediately right after Bibi displayed her khadi (also known as khaddor in Bengali) and
powerloom catalogue at London Fashion Week, Bibi received vital recognition by her work. It
impressed Harrods in a way that her fashion ideas were funded and had a thrilling premiere in
the United States as well.

Bibi Russell's collaboration with Bangladeshi skilled craftsmen and laborers achieved domestic
as well as global recognition. She was also awarded with Distinguished Scholarship in 1999
from the London Institute and the Foundation of Entrepreneur Woman for Entrepreneur Woman
of the year, as well as by the Elle Magazine in 1997 for women of the year. Her name was even
mentioned in the top "20 people to Watch in the Millennium" by Asia Week Magazine. In 1999,
UNESCO titled her a "Creator for Advancement" for her unwavering dedication to inherent
decency, improvement, and eradicating poverty. In 2001, this heading was modified to
the heading Artist of Peace.

Fig.6 The top supermodel, Bibi Russell is being

handed over the prize, ‘Begum Rokeya Padak’ by
the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.

Source: bdnews24.com

The winner prize was handed over to the former supermodel and worldwide promoter of
Bangladesh's hand-loomed fabrics for her exceptional contributions to the hand-loomed economy

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and the demographic progression of weavers in Bangladesh. The prime minister of Bangladesh,
Sheikh Hasina personally handed over the prize to Bibi Russell. She has been awarded with a
gold medal, a prize money of Tk 100,000 (USD 1,155), and a credential. Bibi Russell's name
was declared by The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in midweek. People who
contribute towards the country by broadening female's academic right, creating equality and
guaranteeing social economic growth for them are provided with this prize every year.

CONCLUSION

Our nation, Bangladesh, needs all of our kindness and care, as do the residents of other nations.
It has provided us with every type of liberty and assets required to live a desirable benchmark of
living. As a result, we have an ethical commitment to fulfill a couple of promises to it. Duty to
each individual 's home nation does not have to be compelled; this has to emerge from
individual’s sense of morality.

Other motivating personalities in Bangladesh, like Bibi Russell, have inspired us to do something
for the nation, by abandoning their careers for the nation. Their compromises have motivated and
taught us the importance of nationalism in our lives. As a result, we must fulfill all of our
responsibilities to our home nation in order to generate it a comfortable region to reside and to
represent our nation to the rest of the world. The nation in which all residents fulfill their
socioeconomic, and spiritual responsibilities and motivates our residents in doing the similar for
the nation is said to be much more thriving.

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