Kathmandu, May 02 (V7N)- Bangladeshi mountaineer Babar Ali has made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi to summit Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain.

He reached the 8,485-meter peak at 5:45 am Bangladesh time on Saturday, marking his fifth success ascent of mountains above 8,000 meters—an unprecedented achievement for any climber from Bangladesh.

The information was confirmed by Farhan Zaman, president of the mountaineering club Vertical Dreamers and expedition manager. He said the summit was verified through Mohan Lamsal of Makalu Adventure. Sherpa climber Ang Kami Sherpa accompanied Babar during the summit push.

Located in the Mahalangur Himalayas of Nepal, Makalu is known for its pyramid shape, extreme weather, and frequent avalanches, making it one of the most challenging peaks in the world.

Babar Ali began his mountaineering journey with training from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in 2017. He gained national recognition in 2022 by becoming the first Bangladeshi to climb Ama Dablam, one of the most technical mountains.

In 2024, he summited both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in a single expedition—another record for Bangladesh. In April 2025, he climbed Annapurna I, followed by Mount Manaslu in September without using supplemental oxygen.

With Makalu now conquered, Babar Ali moves one step closer to his goal of summiting all 14 peaks in the world that rise above 8,000 meters—a feat achieved by only a handful of climbers globally.

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