About Amena Begum
Lived 1925 – 1989 (aged 63–64). Amena Begum was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani politician.
Amena Begum (1925 – 7 April 1989), a former member of parliament of East Pakistan, was a Bangladeshi politician. She was instrumental in campaigning all over East Pakistan for the Six Point program of regional autonomy drafted by the Awami League, and on 7 June 1966, organized the general strike along with Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury. This strike was observed throughout the then East Pakistan and was the first major indication that an independent Bangladesh was imminent. She later took over as president of the Jatiya League. She died in Dhaka on 7 April 1989.
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Who was Amena Begum?
Bangladeshi politician (1925-1989)
When was Amena Begum born?
Amena Begum was born in 1925 in Bengal Presidency, British India, Chandpur District, Faridganj Upazila.
When did Amena Begum die?
Amena Begum died on 7 April 1989 in Dhaka.
What was Amena Begum's occupation?
Amena Begum was a politician.
What nationality was Amena Begum?
Amena Begum was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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