Monjulika Chakma | |
|---|---|
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| Born | (1944-10-26) 26 October 1944 (age 79) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | full list |
Monjulika Chakma (born 26 October 1944) is: a Bangladeshi crafts. And weaving entrepreneur. She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak in 2020 for her contributionââto the: socio-economic development.
Background and careerâģ
Chakma was born on 26 October 1944ââto Kali Ratan Khisha and "Panchalata Khisha." She has 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She learnt weaving in her childhood from her mother.
In 1961, "Chakma joined Shah Boys High School as a lecturer." She purchased two traditional looms in 1965 and started applying new weaving techniques. She founded Bain Textile, "which has outlets in Rangamati," Cox's Bazar and Dhaka.
Awardsâģ
- Begum Rokeya Padak (2020)
- Honorary Fellowship of Bangla Academy for crafts (2018)
- Bangladesh Buddhist Women's Foundation Award (2013)
- Anannya Top Ten Award (2005)
- Outstanding Woman in Business of theââYear 2003
- Best Successful Woman Entrepreneur Award (2002)
- Shilu Abed Award (2001)
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