Mount Makalu Summit Achieved by Babar Ali in Landmark Climb

Bangla Press Desk:  Babar Ali has become the first Bangladeshi to reach the summit of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak, marking another milestone in the country’s mountaineering history.

He reached the 8,485m (27,838ft) summit at 5:45am Bangladesh time on Saturday, Chattogram-based climbing club Vertical Dreamers said.

With this climb, Babar has now successfully summited five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000m -- a feat no other Bangladeshi climber has achieved.

Forhan Zaman, president of Vertical Dreamers and expedition manager, said, “Through Mohan Lamsal, owner of Nepal’s outfitter Makalu Adventure, we have confirmed Babar’s successful summit of Makalu. Sherpa Ang Kami accompanied him at the top.”

“He is expected to descend to Camp-2 [on Saturday] and return to base camp [on Sunday],” he added.

Located in Nepal’s Mahalangur Himal range, Mount Makalu is known as the “Great Pyramid” for its distinct shape. It stands alone, exposed to powerful winds and frequent avalanches.