, Dec. 8 -- Begum Rokeya Day will be observed on Tuesday to commemorate the life and contributions of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, a trailblazer in the fight for women's rights and education in the Indian subcontinent.

Born on December 9, 1880, at Pairaband village of Rangpur, Begum Rokeya passed away on the same date in 1932.

To mark the day, the Women and Children Affairs Ministry, Begum Rokeya Foundation, and various socio-cultural and political organisations have arranged elaborate programmes.

Dhaka University's Rokeya Hall also hosted special events to honour her legacy.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message paying tribute to Begum Rokeya.

"Through her extensive social movement for women's emancipation and hu...