Awards & Honours
Recognition from the University of Dhaka, the Bangladesh Chemical Society, and the Bangladeshi scientific diaspora in North America.

- 2018
Pothikrit Distinguished Scientist Award
Chandra Shekhar-Mina Trust Fund
- 2016
Justice Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal
University of Dhaka
For contribution of research in own field.
- 2011
Bangladesh Chemical Society Award
International Year of Chemistry
For outstanding contribution in chemistry as a woman scientist in Bangladesh.
- 1999
Outstanding Scientist Award
Bangladesh Chemical and Biological Society of North America (BCBNA)
In recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution to the chemical sciences, and for dedication to excellence in research in Bangladesh.
Dr. Nahar has been a Fellow of IUPAC since 2006 and serves as its National Representative for Division VII, Chemistry and Human Health. She is a founder member of ANRAP, the Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants, and of NITUB, the Network of Instrument Technical Personnel and User Scientists of Bangladesh.