Jharna Dhara Chowdhury
Jharna Dhara Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Social activist |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2015) Padma Shri (2013) |
Jharna Dhara Chowdhury (15 October 1938 – 27 June 2019)[1] was a Bangladeshi social activist.
Career
Chowdhury was the Secretary of the Gandhi Ashram Trust in Noakhali District.[2]
Awards
- Gandhi Seva Puraskar (2010)[3]
- Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award (2013)[2]
- Ekushey Padak for social service (2015)[4]
- Jamnalal Bajaj Award (1998)[5]
References
- ^ https://www.daily-sun.com/post/402662/Gandhian-activist-Jharna-Dhara-Chowdhury-passes-away
- ^ a b "Jharna Dhara Chowdhury conferred Padma Shri Award". Bangladesh Business News. January 26, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Gandhi Seva Puraskar for veteran Gandhian of Noakhali". Hindustan Times. October 2, 2010.
- ^ "14 honoured with Ekushey Padak 2015". The Daily Star. February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Kumari Jharna Dhara Chowdhury". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. 2015. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
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