| Manjulika Chakma | |
|---|---|
| মঞ্জুলিকা চাকমা | |
| Born | (1944-10-26) 26 October 1944 (age 80) Rangamati, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | full list |
Manjulika Chakma (born 26 October 1944) is a Bangladeshi crafts and weaving entrepreneur. She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak in 2020 for her contribution to the socio-economic development.
Background and career
Chakma was born on 26 October 1944 to 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.
Awards
- 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 the Year 2003
- Best Successful Woman Entrepreneur Award (2002)
- Shilu Abed Award (2001)
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.