Nurjahan Begum
| Nurjahan Begum | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1925 |
| Died | 23 May 2016 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Magazine editor |
| Spouse(s) | Rokanuzzaman Khan |
| Parent(s) |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Nurjahan Begum (4 June 1925 – 23 May 2016) was the first female journalist in Bangladesh and a trailblazer for female journalists in South Asia. Begum was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2011 by the Government of Bangladesh. She served as the editor of Begum magazine.
Begum was the daughter of Mohammad Nasiruddin, journalist and founder of Saogat and Begum magazines.
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