Monowara Islam

Monowara Islam (born 1936)

Personal life and education Islam was born in 1936 at Khulna in Bengal Presidency of the then British India (now Bangladesh). Her father was the deputy magistrate of the then British government. She has two sons and a daughter. Then she earned her post graduation from Dhaka University.

Career Islam started her career by joining as head teacher at Munshiganj Girls' High School in 1957. She was then transferred to Azimpur Girls' High School. She taught a number of noted students, including Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and professor Khaleda Ekram. As part of her social work, she also served as the president of the Bangladesh Federation of University Women.