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Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed

1903 – 1980

Bangladeshi feminist and social worker

Women's rights activist Social worker
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About Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed

Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 76–77). Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed was a Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian women's rights activist and social worker.

Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed (1903 – 20 April 1980) was a Bangladeshi social activist.

Biography

Early life and education Ahmed was born in 1903 in Singair, Manikganj District in the then British India into the Paril Zamidar family. She married Kolkata based businessman Moslehuddin Ahmed. She moved to Kolkata after her marriage where she worked to promote female education.

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Important facts

Born
1903, Singair Upazila
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 April 1980, Dhaka
Occupation
Women's rights activist, social worker
Nationality
Bangladesh, Pakistan, British Raj

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed?

Bangladeshi feminist and social worker (1903-1980)

When was Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed born?

Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed was born in 1903 in Singair Upazila.

When did Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed die?

Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed died on 20 April 1980 in Dhaka.

What was Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed's occupation?

Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed was a women's rights activist and social worker.

What nationality was Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed?

Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed was Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed

· Wikidata: Q42531776

· DBpedia: Begum Badrunnessa Ahmed

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