Manjulika 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]
Manjulika Chakma | |
|---|---|
মঞ্জুলিকা চাকমা | |
| Born | 26 October 1944 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | full list |
Background and career
editChakma 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
edit- Begum Rokeya Padak (2020)
- Honorary Fellowship of Bangla Academy for crafts (2018)[4]
- Bangladesh Buddhist Women's Foundation Award (2013)[5]
- Anannya Top Ten Award (2005)[6]
- Outstanding Woman in Business of the Year 2003[3]
- Best Successful Woman Entrepreneur Award (2002)[3]
- Shilu Abed Award (2001)[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "আসল পাইওনিয়ার কিন্তু আমার মা" (in Bengali). Kalerkantho. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "5 eminent women named for Begum Rokeya Padak 2020". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g Monjur Mahmud (2004-03-23). "Bangladesh Business Awards 2003". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Artist Monirul Islam gets Bangla Academy Honouary Fellowship". Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "ছয় নারীকে সম্মাননা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Ten women receive Anannya award". The Daily Star. 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2020-12-19.