Kumudini Hajong (Bengali: কুমুদিনী হাজং; 1929/1930 – 23 March 2024) was a Bangladeshi Hajong revolutionary, indigenous and secular rights activist known for her role in the Tanka movement during the British Raj.[1] She received a Bangla Academy Fellowship in 2019 for her contribution to social welfare.
Kumudini Hajong | |
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| Born | 1929/1930 |
| Died | 23 March 2024 (aged 93–94) Baheratoli, Durgapur Upazila, Netrokona District, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Tanka movement |
| Awards | Bangla Academy Fellowship (2019) |
Hajong was born in c. 1930 at Baheratoli village in Mymensingh (present-day Durgapur Upazila, Netrokona) in the former Bengal Presidency of British India to Authit Chandra Roy Hajong and Jonomoni Hajong.[2]
Hajong was married to Lonkshwer Hajong. He died in 2000.[1] The couple had three sons and two daughters.[3] She died at her home on 23 March 2024.[1]
Awards
edit- Bangla Academy Fellowship (2019)[4]
- Anannya Top Ten Awards (2003)[5]
Notes
edit- ^ The Daily Star reported that at the time of her death she was 94.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Tonko Rebellion leader Kumudini Hajong dies at 94". The Daily Star. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ টংক আন্দোলনের নেত্রী কুমুদিনী হাজং. kullagoraup.netrokona.gov.bd. kullagora Union. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Tanka movement leader Kumudini Hajong dies". BSS. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "42nd Annual Meeting of the General Council of Bangla Academy 2019". banglaacademy.gov.bd. Bangla Academy. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ যেমন আছেন কুমুদিনী হাজং. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 18 January 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2024.