AN Mahfuza Khatun (known as Baby Maudud; 23 June 1948 – 25 July 2014)[1] was a Bangladeshi journalist, politician, and writer.[2] She was a member of parliament of Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad.[3]
Baby Maudud | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mahfuza Khatun Baby Maudud 23 June 1948 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Died | 25 July 2014 (aged 66) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician |
| Spouse |
Md Hasan Ali
(m. 1972; died 1984) |
Biography
editMaudud was born on 23 June 1948 in Kolkata, India to Hedayet-un-Nisa and Abdul Maudud, a justice. She was the third among six brothers and three sisters.[4]
Maudud started working as a journalist in 1967, while a student at the University of Dhaka.[5] Maudud took part in the 1969 mass upsurge and was engaged in political activities with Begum Sufia Kamal in 1971.[6] She graduated with a degree in Bangla in 1971.[4]
She married advocate Md Hasan Ali in 1972.[7] Together they had two sons, Rabiul Hasan Avi and Shafiul Hassan Dipto.[4] Her husband died in 1984.
During her career as a journalist, she worked for The Daily Ittefaq, the BBC, The Sangbad, and Weekly Bichitra.[4] She was the chief news editor of the state-run news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).[5] She served as the social affairs editor at bdnews24.com.[4]
When, in 2011, the 15th amendment to the Bangladesh Constitution increased the number of seats in the Bangladesh Parliament by five additional seats reserved for women, Madud was one of the five women elected.[4]
Maudud won Anannya Bishesh Shommanona in 2012.[8] For her contributions to the advancement of women, she was posthumously awarded the Begum Rokeya Padak in 2017.[7]
Works
edit- Mone Mone
- Sheikh Mujiber Chhotobela
- Pabitro Rokeya Path
- Gonotanter Manoshkonna Sheikh Hasina
- Muktijoddhah Manik
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib O Tar Paribar[2]
References
edit- ^ "Baby Maudud's first death anniversary to be observed on Saturday". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Baby Maudud no more". The New Nation. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "AL picks 5 for JS women's seats". The Daily Star. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Baby Maudud passes away". bdnews24.com. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Baby Maudud's first death anniv today". The Daily Observer. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Baby Moudud passes away". The Daily Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Baby Maudud, shining example of 'true humanity', remembered". bdnews24.com. 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Anannya Bishesh Shommanona '12 announced". The Daily Star. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2016.