DHAKA, Dec 8, 2024 (BSS) - Begum Rokeya Day will be observed tomorrow to commemorate the contribution of Begum Rokeya, a pioneer of Bengali women's education and a social reformer for ensuring equal rights for women and men.

In observance of the day, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has taken programmes, including awarding 'Begum Rokeya Padak' to women for their outstanding contributions to empowering women in the country.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today issued separate messages, paying respect to the memory of Begum Rokeya for her contribution to the spread of education for women.

Both the President and the Chief Adviser congratulated the women who are going to receive 'Begum Rokeya Padak 2024'.