DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday handed over the Begum Rokeya Padak to five persons for their outstanding contributions to the society and women empowerment in the country.

This year the recipients are - Begum Selina Khalek, Professor Shamsun Nahar, Papri Basu, Begum Akhtar Jahan, and Dr Nurunnahar Faizunnesa (posthumously).

The premier distributed the award at a programme held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium marking the 139th birth and 87th death anniversary of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain.

BDST: 1317 HRS, DEC 09, 2019
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