Applications open for Rokeya Padak

Ministry of Women and Children Affairs is inviting applications for Rokeya Padak-2019.

The government introduced the award in 1995 named after Begum Rokeya, a pioneer of women’s emancipation movement in the undivided Bengal.

In continuance of the ceremony, five women will be awarded with the Begum Rokeya Padak this year.

Bangladeshi women who have contributions to women’s education, women’s rights, socio-economic development of women, literature and rural development are requested to apply for the nominations in the specific forms available on the official website of the women and children ministry -- www.mowca.gov.bd and www.dwa.gov.bd, within July 31.

Applicants must fill up the forms properly and mail a copy to sasadmn2@gmail.com.

A printout of the form must be sent to: secretary, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was the leading feminist writer and social worker during the early 20th century.

She is best-known for her efforts for achieving gender equality and women’s education.

Last year, five women received the prestigious award. They are: Zinnatun Nesa Talukder, eminent Professor Zohra Anis, Shila Roy, Rama Chowdhury (posthumous) and Rokeya Begum (posthumous).