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Seven women awarded

15 October 2009, 17:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Khagrachhari

Seven women were honoured yesterday for their outstanding role in the fields of education, business and social reforms in Khagrachhari hill district. The awards were announced at a function jointly organised by the local NGOs at an auditorium in Sadar upazila. The seven women are Rozi Akhter, Golapi Chakma, Rasheda Khatun, Sunita Chakma, Enu Chakma, Tani Marma and Surobala Chakma. Earlier, a discussion was held at the auditorium to mark the International Day for Rural Women. NGO personality Nomita Chakma presided over the discussion while Khagrachhari Government College Principal Prof M Mofizur Rahman attended as chief guest. Among others, Sadar Upazila Chairman Mohammad Shaney Alam, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Rashed Hossain, educationist Madhu Mongal Chakma and Putul Chakma spoke.