Sufia Kamal's anniversary of death today
Today is the 11th death anniversary of pioneer of women emancipation Poet Begum Sufia Kamal will be observed today in a befitting manner.
Born on June 20, 1911 in an aristocratic family, known as the Nabab Family of Shayestabad, of Barisal, Sufia Kamal dedicated her whole life to the promotion of women liberty, progressive thinking and non-communal politics.
An ardent disciple of Begum Rokeya, Sufia Kamal carried out her literary pursuit under the warm affection of literary personalities like Poet Rabindranath Tagore and Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
She was an activist of the historic Language Movement of 1952 and also played a significant role in the Great War of Liberation.
In observance of her death anniversary, a memorial meeting will be held at Mukti Bhaban at 4:00pm today under the auspices of Jatiya Ganatantrik League. Noted lawyer Barrister Amir-ul Islam will attend the meeting as the chief guest.
Besides, Samajik Protirodh Committee will hold a memorial meeting at Central Shaheed Minar in the city on November 27.
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