Lieberman was the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee in the 2000 election, which was won by Republican George W Bush over Democrat Al Gore
Sultana is one of 10 “extraordinary” women from around the world who will receive the award this year at the US Department of State in a ceremony hosted by Secretary of State Pompeo, the embassy in Dhaka said in a Facebook post.
First Lady Melania Trump will deliver special remarks on the occasion.
The US embassy has sent its “heartfelt congratulations” to Sultana.