Khanam served as the director general of Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education.[9] She served as the chairperson of Khelaghar Ashor,an organisation for children.[10][11] She was also the president of several organisations including Manikganj Samity in Dhaka,Peshajibi Nari Samaj (Professional Women Society) and Federation of World Teachers' Association (FWTA).[12][13][14] She was a vice-president on the executive committee of the Itihas Academy.[15] She also served as 15th Principal of Manikgonj Government Women's College,Manikgonj.[16]
Personal life and death
In 1969,she married Shafique Ahmed,[5] a barrister and a former minister of law[17] and had three children.[5]
Mahfuza died on 12 August 2025,at the age of 79,after collapsing while swimming at the Officers Club,Dhaka.[5][18]
Award
Begum Mahfuza Khanom was awarded Ekushey Padak,the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh. In 2021,The Ministry of Cultural Affairs gave the award to 21 distinguished citizens of the country for outstanding contributions in their respective fields.[19] She got the award for contributions in education.
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