Which Bangladeshi poet and feminist leader headed the women's organisation Bangladesh Mahila Parishad for many years?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Begum Sufia Kamal
- Step 1: Begum Sufia Kamal (1911-1999) was a Bangladeshi poet, feminist leader and political activist, and a president of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Answer: Begum Sufia Kamal. Why not the others: Jahanara Imam, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Nurjahan Begum don't fit.
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