There are many to add,
Woman in Politics
Shekh Hasina- prime minister of bangladesh
Khaleda Zia-- former prime minister of bangladesh
Chandrika kumartunga-- former prime minister of shi-lanka
Shushma swaraj-- leader opposition in parliament of India
Miss Mayavati-- Leader , BSP, and a strong contender of prime minsiterialship. for 2014 Indian Election.
Meghavati Sukrno--Former President of Indonesia.
Hina Rabbani Khar -- Foreign Minister of pakistan
Businesswomen
Chandra Kochhar-- MD of icici bank
Kiran shaw-- MD of bicon
And i'm sure there are many more to add from these south-east asia region.I always felt that when ever women leadership has control specially political in these areas, there are always better relations among these SAARC nations.
Sonia Gandhi has been a strong leader , but no one is as compare to Mrs. Indira Gandhi, an iron lady. She used to have command over the region.