Nurjahan Begum
For other people named Nurjahan, see Noor Jahan.
| Nurjahan Begum | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1925 |
| Died | 23 May 2016 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Magazine editor |
| Spouse(s) | Rokanuzzaman Khan |
| Parent(s) |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Nurjahan Begum (4 June 1925 – 23 May 2016) was the first female journalist in Bangladesh and a trailblazer for female journalists in South Asia.[1] Begum was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2011 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2] She served as the editor of Begum magazine.
Career
Begum was the daughter of Mohammad Nasiruddin, journalist and founder of Saogat and Begum magazines.[3]
References
- ↑ "Nurjahan Begum's 90th birthday today". The Daily Star. June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "13 named for Ekushey Padak". bdnews24.com. February 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Bangladesh's first female journalist, Nurjahan Begum, dies at 91". BBC News.
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