Begum Rokeya
Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was a pioneering Bengali feminist writer, educator, and social reformer in the early 20th century. She is celebrated for her strong advocacy for women's rights and education in a patriarchal society. Her literary works, particularly the novel 'Sultana's Dream', envisioned a world where women were empowered and free from oppression, making her an enduring symbol of women's liberation in Bangladesh.
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Begum Rokeya illustrated in her work 'Sultanar Swapna' that the exclusion of women from leadership is due to man-made rules rather than religious or biological reasons.
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Bangladesh· 2026-02-01
Begum Rokeya’s Sultana’s Dream features a matriarchal hi-tech society.
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United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Female students are leaving the dormitory due to pressure from their families and the threat of violence.
হল ছাড়ছেন অনেকে, ক্যাম্পাসে আন্দোলনের ঘোষণা শিক্ষার্থীদের একাংশেরBangladesh· 2025-09-01Begum Rokeya is mentioned as a historical figure who faced harassment from certain groups.
নারীর প্রতি দৃষ্টিভঙ্গির পরিবর্তন হয়নিBangladesh· 2025-07-14
Begum Rokeya is referenced in the context of changing the name of a university, highlighting ongoing gender issues.
Bangladesh condemns mob attack on book stall over Taslima's book
India· 2025-02-11
