What is Roquia Sakhawat Hussain's middle name?
Sakhawat
Roquia Sakhawat Hussain date of birth:
1880
How old was Roquia Sakhawat Hussain when died?
52
Where was Roquia Sakhawat Hussain born?
Rangpur, Bengal Presidency, British India (Now Bangladesh)
When did Roquia Sakhawat Hussain die?
December 9, 1932
What is Roquia Sakhawat Hussain's occupation?
Social worker, Writer, Muslim feminist
Short Biography
Begum Roquia Sakhawat Hussain, popularly known as Begum Rokeya (9 December 1880 – 9 December 1932), was a leading feminist writer and social worker in undivided Bengal during the early 20th century. She is most famous for her efforts on behalf of gender equality and other social issues. She established the first school aimed primarily at Muslim girls, which still exists today. She was a notable Muslim feminist; Begum Rokeya also wrote short stories and novels. Her important works are Sultana's Dream and Padmarag.