DHAKA, Dec 08, 2020 (BSS)- The nation will observe `Begum Rokeya Day’ tomorrow marking the 140th birth and 88th death anniversary of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain, the pioneer for women’s rights in the subcontinent.
The Women and Children Affairs Ministry will organize a function at Bangladesh Shishu Academy auditorium on the occasion of ‘Begum Rokeya Day’ and distribute Rokeya Padak (Award) -2020 at 10 am , said a press release.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the program virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban as chief guest with State minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatunnesa Indira in the chair.
Five eminent women have been nominated for the Rokeya Padak-2020 for their outstanding contributions to women and social development.
The recipients are- Prof. Dr. Shirin Akhter , Col. Dr. Nazma Begum,SPP,MPH, Monjulika Chakma, Freedom Fighter Begum Mushtari Shafi and Farida Akhter .
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages today on the occasion of ‘Begum Rokeya Day 2020′, paying rich tributes to the memory of Begum Rokeya.
Different government, private, socio-cultural and political organizations have taken elaborate programmes, including prayer sessions, placing wreaths on her portraits, discussions and cultural functions marking the day.