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ROKEYA DAY-PAIRABAND (with picture)
‘PM working sincerely to materialize Rokeya’s dream’
RANGPUR, Dec 9, 2019 (BSS) – Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina is working
sincerely to materialize the dream of Begum Rokeya following her ideals in
establishing equal rights of women in the society.
“The present government has overcome all barriers to establish equal
rights of women and their emancipation in the nation-building activities,”
said HN Ashiqur Rahman, MP, at a discussion held at Pairaband village here
today as the chief guest.
The discussion was organised on the first day of the three-day observance
programmes of Rokeya Day-2019 by the district administration at village
Pairaband, birthplace of Begum Rokeya, in Mithapukur upazila of the district.
Earlier, Ashiqur Rahman with high officials placed wreaths at ‘Begum
Rokeya Smritistambha’ and released pigeons at Pairaband village to begin
observance of the day.
He offered special munajats seeking divine blessings for eternal peace of
the departed soul of Begum Rokeya.
The first day observance programmes also included voluntarily blood
donation, blood group tests and inauguration of three-day `Rokeya Fair’
followed by a cultural function.
Deputy Commissioner and President of the Rokeya Day Observance Committee
Md. Asib Ahsan presided over the discussion.
Secretary to Bangla Academy Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Additional Divisional
Commissioner (General) Md. Zakir Hossain, District Council Chairman Advocate
Chhafia Khanom and Rokeya Padak-2016 winner and Member of Parliament Aroma
Dutta, President of Mithapukur upazila Awami League Mozammel Haque Mintu and
upazila Chairman Zakir Hossain Sarker addressed as special guests.
Former Head of the Department of Bengali of Rangpur Government Rokeya
College Professor Mohammad Shah Alam participated as the main discussant.
The speakers discussed contribution of Begum Rokeya to advancement of the
women by spreading female education to ensure their equal rights and
eradicate gender disparity.
Terming Begum Rokeya as the pioneer of women renaissance and a social
philosopher, Professor Alam said her ideals are still showing the right
pathway to the modern society.
The chief guest said Bangladesh has achieved a considerable progress to
become a role model of women empowerment before the global stage.
“The country is marching towards realizing the conscience of Begum Rokeya
by ensuring female education and equal rights, dignity and socio-political
empowerment of the women,” he added.
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