MC Shaheda Yesmin

Shaheda Yesmin, author of the Gourmand Award-winning Life on a Plate, is a celebrated Culinary Curator from Bangladesh.

Shaheda currently serves as the Chairperson of ASL Systems, an aviation technology company in Dhaka, and is equally renowned for her culinary leadership. 

Beyond her accolades, Shaheda has nurtured aspiring chefs through her private cooking school, Jewel’s Kitchen, and inspired readers as a columnist for The Daily Star Lifestyle. Her mission as a Culinary Curator is to celebrate food heritage, preserve traditional flavors, and highlight the artistry of global cuisines.