Monjulika Chakma
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Manjulika Chakma | |
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মঞ্জুলিকা চাকমা | |
| Born | 26 October 1944 |
| Awards | full list |
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]
Background and career
[edit | edit source]Chakma 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 | edit source]- 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]
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