Monjulika Chakma

Monjulika Chakma (born 26 October 1944)[1] is a Bangladeshi crafts and weaving entrepreneur. She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak in 2020 for her contribution to the socio-economic development.[2]

Monjulika Chakma
মঞ্জুলিকা চাকমা
Born (1944-10-26) 26 October 1944
NationalityBangladeshi
Awardsfull list

Background and career

Chakma was born on 26 October 1944 to Kali Ratan Khisha and Panchalata Khisha.[1] She has 3 sisters and 3 brothers.[1] She learnt weaving in her childhood from her mother.[3]

In 1961, Chakma joined Shah Boys High School as a lecturer.[3] She purchased two traditional looms in 1965 and started applying new weaving techniques.[3] She founded Bain Textile, which has outlets in Rangamati, Cox's Bazar and Dhaka.[3]

Awards

References

  1. "আসল পাইওনিয়ার কিন্তু আমার মা" (in Bengali). Kalerkantho. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  2. "5 eminent women named for Begum Rokeya Padak 2020". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  3. Monjur Mahmud (2004-03-23). "Bangladesh Business Awards 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  4. "Artist Monirul Islam gets Bangla Academy Honouary Fellowship". Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  5. "ছয় নারীকে সম্মাননা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  6. "Ten women receive Anannya award". The Daily Star. 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
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