Discussion on Begum Rokeya’s life and literature held at BRUR

A discussion on Begum Rokeya’s contributions to women’s education, women’s rights and social reform, and the relevance of her literary works was held at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR).

Organised by the Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s BRUR unit, the discussion also focused on the future plans of the unit’s newly formed committee.

The programme was held at the Independence Memorial on the university campus on Monday afternoon, with students from different departments taking part.

Speakers said, “Begum Rokeya was a pioneer of women’s education, women’s rights and social reform. Her strong stance against superstition, seclusion and discrimination against women, as well as her literary works, remain equally relevant today.”

Through works including Sultana’s Dream, Abarodhbasini, Padmarag and Motichur, she highlighted the importance of women’s education, independent thinking and equality, they said.

The speakers said Begum Rokeya’s ideals should not remain confined to discussions but should be applied to education, humanity, women’s rights and social development.

They also stressed the importance of reading literature and holding regular discussions to promote reading habits, rational thinking and social responsibility among young people.

Among those present were Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s BRUR unit President Sanjana Ibnat, General Secretary Bikram Kumar Sharma, Vice-Presidents Md Fahim Shahriyar, Azizur Rahman, Abida Sultana Buku, Abu Sufian Al Mamun, Shaboni Debnath and Ivy Akhter.

Other committee members included Literature and Culture Affairs Secretary Abir Elahi Zubayer, Health and Human Resources Affairs Secretary Fahim Uddin, Information and Technology Affairs Secretary Ratul Islam, Women and Children Affairs Secretary Umme Naima Akhter, Education and Reading Circle Affairs Secretary Mehdi Hasan Jihad, Hospitality Affairs Secretary Chandni Chowdhury, Relief and Disaster Management Affairs Secretary Md Sirajul Islam and Social Welfare Affairs Secretary Sagar Jin.

The new committee of the university unit was announced on 4 August through a notice signed by Bashundhara Shuvosangho Director Zakaria Zaman.