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Nurjahan Begum is a 91-year-old Bangladeshi editor and journalist. She was born on 4 June 1925 in Chalitatali village, Chandpur District, Bengal Presidency, British India. She is best known for her work as an editor of the weekly magazine, 'Nurjahan', which she founded in 1965. Nurjahan Begum is a highly respected figure in Bangladesh and is known for her commitment to women's rights and social justice. She has been awarded numerous awards for her work, including the Ekushey Padak, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, in 2000. Nurjahan Begum is married to journalist and writer, M.A. Malek. She has two sons, M.A. Malek Jr. and M.A. Malek III. She currently resides in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Nurjahan Begum's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. She has earned her wealth through her career as an editor and journalist. She is also the recipient of several awards and honors, including the Ekushey Padak, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh.

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Occupation Magazine editor
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 4 June, 1925
Birthday 4 June
Birthplace Chalitatali village, Chandpur District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Date of death (2016-05-23)
Died Place N/A
Nationality India

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Who Is Nurjahan Begum's Husband?

Her husband is Rokanuzzaman Khan

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Nurjahan Begum Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1991

Begum was married to Rokanuzzaman Khan. Together they had two daughters, Flora Nasreen Khan and Rina Yasmin. Her granddaughter Priota Iftekhar made a documentary film on her 91st birth anniversary, titled “Nurjahan Begum – Itihaaser Kingbadanti Nari.”

1947

The first issue of Begum magazine was published on 20 July 1947. For the first four months, Nurjahan worked as the acting editor of the magazine helping the editor poet Begum Sufia Kamal with collecting, editing and selecting writings for the issues.

1925

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.