Bangladesh’s Tangia Zaman Methila Climbs to Second Place in Miss

Bangladesh’s contestant Tangia Zaman Methila has made a striking ascent in the public‑voting segment of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, rising to second place in the “People’s Choice” category as of early Thursday.

The 74th edition of the international competition is currently being held in Thailand and features contestants from 121 countries.

According to figures released by the national pageant team, Methila had garnered around 192,313 votes by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, putting her in third place in the People’s Choice ranking. Overnight, her position improved, and she moved into the second spot ahead of one more competitor. Voting remains open until 19 November.

Beyond the People’s Choice category, Methila is performing strongly in several other segments. She is currently ranked first in the “Best National Costume” category, second in both “Miss Congeniality” and “Best Evening Gown,” and third in “Best Skin.” These multi‑category placements reflect a growing wave of support and momentum for the Bangladeshi contestant.

Speaking to the media, Methila described her emotions at learning of the third‑place result: her body “trembled,” she was “speechless,” and tears came as she realised the weight of the public backing behind her.

She expressed deep gratitude to supporters in Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi entertainment industry for rallying votes and mobilising behind her campaign.

Methila emphasised that although public voting is a crucial component, the final outcome of Miss Universe will depend on both audience votes and judges’ scores.

“Since arriving in Thailand,” she said, “I’ve performed well in every event so far… What I need most now is the support and votes from my country’s people.”

She added that the current surge in votes is historic for Bangladesh and pledged to continue working hard in the upcoming rounds of the competition.

The national Miss Universe Bangladesh team posted on social media, urging citizens to keep voting, highlighting that an additional 25,000 votes could propel Methila into the top spot.

Given the tight competition, campaigners say active public involvement remains critical in the remaining days.

Methila, who was crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2025 after previously winning the title in 2020 (though unable to compete internationally that year), is now representing her country on the global stage with renewed determination.

Her rise in the rankings has been widely discussed in Bangladeshi media and among pageant enthusiasts as a significant moment of national pride and representation.

As the competition progresses toward its finale on 21 November in Pak Kret, Thailand, attention will remain on how Methila’s vote tally holds up against global contestants and whether her multi‑category strengths translate into further advancement