Tips of Kaniz Almas

Tips:

Kaniz says the bride would do well to talk to her or to any other consultant in her parlor to avoid doing anything unnecessary for beautification. To make sure everything goes right on the wedding day, the bride may seek help from Kaniz in choosing what wedding attire of what color she should wear and with what jewellery. The important point to note is the bride's dress or sari should match her complexion and should be light enough not to be suffocating. There are a great variety of saris to choose from including those made of jamdani and katan and in the case of jewellery Kaniz recommends ornaments that are simple and not heavy. However, whatever the choice, it must fit into the budget as well. Sometimes it so happens that the girl who is going to get married works outside until her wedding day. Kaniz. says it is extremely important the girl remain in the house for at least fifteen days before the marriage so that she does not get sun burnt and tired. "Sometimes the bride finishes off her exam on the very day of her wedding and then I find it extremely hard to make her look beautiful since the tension and tiredness can never be hidden from the face even after applying a huge amount of makeup." Kaniz suggests that the wedding shopping should be done early and the bride should have a good sleep and take good care of her before the big day comes. On the wedding day the bride should carry a mirror with her to take a look at her whenever she needs to. Those who have oily skin should keep face powder with them because on oily skin the makeup can easily crack and to ensure that it does not happen the bride should apply face powder whenever she can. Those who have dry skin should keep a lip gloss or lipstick with them so that the lips do not become too dry. Most girls tend to complain that it becomes very hard for them to open their hair buns after the programme is over because of many clips and the stiffness of the hair due to hair sprays. Keeping this problem in mind, Kaniz claims, she uses very soft hair sprays in her parlor and only that much amount of vacuum is done which is required to keep the hair tightly attached together. She suggests that if the dupatta or the veil that is worn on the head is not transparent then the bride should go for very simple buns or braids. Unless it is essential, flowers hadn't better be worn around the buns. Cosmetics, even of reputable brands, may sometimes create problems especially on the oily skin so cleaning the face with time and care becomes essential. Kaniz has the tips in this regard: first the face should be massaged properly with a very good quality cleanser; then with a wet towel the cleanser should be wiped off the face and finally with a face wash that suits the skin the face should be washed. If still the makeup has not been removed the procedure can be repeated several times.

Beautician Kaniz Almas

Kaniz Almas:

Kaniz Almas Khan is a renowned beautician and the CEO of Persona. Persona is an organization which provides world-class beauty care services with all new features that anyone can ever dream of. With Kaniz Almas vision, Persona has proven its excellence and commitment in its endless journey towards grooming lives. Kaniz Almas Khan is a beauty envoy of the nation. According to her, the beauty care industry is one of the fastest growing industries of our country. As the disposable household income is increasing and people are getting more concerned about their beauty and health day by day, the contribution of their disposable income in the beauty care sector has also increased significantly. In addition to owning the beauty care centers, Kaniz Almas is also the editor and publisher of Persona’s sister concern organization and a global standard fashion magazine “CANVAS”. Parlor Tips. Kaniz Almas Khan, Managing Director of Persona Hair and Beauty Limited, says it is always advisable for a girl to go to the parlor of her choice long before her wedding in order to get some facials and other treatments on a regular basis. "If a girl comes only on the day of her wedding then most of the time it becomes difficult to make her look pretty because of many different problems on her skin. To make her eyes look gorgeous, it is necessary to do threading and to make her hands look pretty they need to be waxed so there are certain things which should be done previously in order to transform her into a beautiful bride." Sometimes foundation cream does not set smoothly on a face with skin problems such as pimples and blackheads so Kaniz suggests that the bride should consult with a beautician days before the wedding day.

Last Massage of Jahanara Imam

Last message:
Jahanara Imam’s last message to the nation written from her deathbed:
My Appeal and Directives to the people of Bangladesh (From Shahid Janani Jahanara Imam) My fellow warriors, You have been fighting the evil forces of Golam Azam and his war criminals of 1971, along with the detractors of a free Bangladesh for the last three years. As a nation of Bengali, your unity and courage has been unparallel. I was with you at the start of our struggle. Our resolve was to remain in battle until we had achieved our objective. Stricken with the Fatal disease of cancer, I am now facing my final days. I have kept my resolve. I did not leave the battle. But I cannot stop the inevitable March of death. Therefore, I once again remind you of our resolve to fight until our goal is attained. You must fulfill your commitment. You must stand united and fight to the very end. Even though I will not be among you. I will know that you--- my millions of Bengali children---- will live in a free Golden Bengal with your sons and daughters. We still have a long and arduous road ahead. People from all walks of life has joined this battle. People from different political and cultural groups, freedom fighters, women, and students, and youths have all committed them to the battle. And I know that there is no one more Committed than the people. People are power. So I commit the responsibility of the fight to bring Golam Azam and the war criminals of 1971 to justice and to continue to champion the Spirit of the Liberation War to you--- the people of. Bangladesh For certain, victory will be ours.
Literary works:
Anya Jiban (1985) (Other life)
Ekattorer Dingulee (1986) (The days of 1971)
Jiban Mrityu (1988) (Life and death)
Buker Bhitare Agun (1990) (Fire in my heart)
Nataker Abasan (1990) (End of drama)
Dui Meru (1990) (Two poles)
Cancer-er Sange Bosobas (1991) (Living with cancer)
Prabaser Dinalipi (1992) (Life abroad)
Early in her career, Jahanara Imam also translated several books from English into Bengali, including some of the popular "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Career & Awards of Jahanara Imam

Literary career:
After Bangladesh achieved independence, Jahanara Imam started her literary career. During this time she also traveled extensively to Europe, USA and Canada. In 1986 she published her wartime diary “Ekatturer Dinguli” (The days of Seventy One). Publication of this book was a seminal event in the history of Bangladesh. It proved to be a catalyst for the renewal of faith in the destiny of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Jahanara Imam's diary, in some respect like that of Anne Frank, was a very personal account of tragedy. Her simple style of writing touched many hearts, particularly those of the families who had lost members during the war. Former freedom fighters who had felt disillusioned in the aftermath of the war called Jahanara “Shaheed Janani” (Mother of Martyrs). “Ekatturer Dinguli” electrified Bangladesh as no other book ever did. When you reflect on her life, you recall the glamour that once defined her being. It was the kind of glamour that did not come with the glitter one associates with it. It was indeed a way of sophisticated living that people aspire to. In her young days she was known for her beauty and elegance. She was known as Suchitra Sen of Dhaka, the famous Indian Bengali film star. After 1971 her life could never be the same again. The glamour that once defined her being disappeared and a new life started. In 1981 she was diagnosed with mouth cancer. But the disease could not stop her activities. She continued to write stories, novels and diaries as well as continuing her involvement with the Freedom Fighters. She had to have several operations which made speaking difficult. She refused to let cancer destroy her spirit. She became the leader of “Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee” a political movement to try the 1971 war criminals. Jahanara Imam died in Detroit, USA on 26 June 1994. She was buried in Dhaka as she had wished. To show respect to Shaheed Janani, nearly quarter of a million people attended her funeral.
Awards:

Jahanara Imam was a prolific writer and made great contribution to Bengali literature. She was honoured and awarded several times. In 1988 she received an award from Bangladesh Writer’s Association. In 1991 in recognition to her literary works she received the prestigious honor in Bengali literature “Bangla Academy Literary Award” from Bangla Academy. Prestigious daily newspaper “Ajker Kagoj” hailed her as the Greatest Freedom Fighter of 14th century in Bengali Calendar. In 1997 and 1998 she received posthumously Independence Award and Rokeya Award respectively

Contribution of Jahanara Imam

Literary career:
After Bangladesh achieved independence, Jahanara Imam started her literary career. During this time she also traveled extensively to Europe, USA and Canada. In 1986 she published her wartime diary “Ekatturer Dinguli” (The days of Seventy One). Publication of this book was a seminal event in the history of Bangladesh. It proved to be a catalyst for the renewal of faith in the destiny of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Jahanara Imam's diary, in some respect like that of Anne Frank, was a very personal account of tragedy. Her simple style of writing touched many hearts, particularly those of the families who had lost members during the war. Former freedom fighters who had felt disillusioned in the aftermath of the war called Jahanara “Shaheed Janani” (Mother of Martyrs). “Ekatturer Dinguli” electrified Bangladesh as no other book ever did. When you reflect on her life, you recall the glamour that once defined her being. It was the kind of glamour that did not come with the glitter one associates with it. It was indeed a way of sophisticated living that people aspire to. In her young days she was known for her beauty and elegance. She was known as Suchitra Sen of Dhaka, the famous Indian Bengali film star. After 1971 her life could never be the same again. The glamour that once defined her being disappeared and a new life started. In 1981 she was diagnosed with mouth cancer. But the disease could not stop her activities. She continued to write stories, novels and diaries as well as continuing her involvement with the Freedom Fighters. She had to have several operations which made speaking difficult. She refused to let cancer destroy her spirit. She became the leader of “Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee” a political movement to try the 1971 war criminals. Jahanara Imam died in Detroit, USA on 26 June 1994. She was buried in Dhaka as she had wished. To show respect to Shaheed Janani, nearly quarter of a million people attended her funeral.
Awards:

Jahanara Imam was a prolific writer and made great contribution to Bengali literature. She was honoured and awarded several times. In 1988 she received an award from Bangladesh Writer’s Association. In 1991 in recognition to her literary works she received the prestigious honor in Bengali literature “Bangla Academy Literary Award” from Bangla Academy. Prestigious daily newspaper “Ajker Kagoj” hailed her as the Greatest Freedom Fighter of 14th century in Bengali Calendar. In 1997 and 1998 she received posthumously Independence Award and Rokeya Award respectively

Jahanara Imam

Jahanara Imam:

Jahanara Imam (May 3,1929- June 26, 1994) was a Bangladeshi writer and political activist. She is most widely remembered for her efforts to bring those accused of committing war crimes in the Bangladesh Liberation War to trial. She was popularly known as "Shaheed Janani"(Mother of Martyrs). Jahanara Imam was born to a progressive Muslim family in Murshidabad, in West Bengal, India. She was the eldest daughter in a family of three brothers and four sisters. Her father Syed Abdul Ali was a Civil Servant in the Bengal Civil Service and she lived in many different parts of Bengal - wherever her father was posted. She had a very liberal upbringing and education and was an exceptionally spirited person. Her father recognized this and made sure she received the best possible education. Her mother Hamida Ali, who spent her entire life looking after her family and bringing up her children, also had high ambitions for her daughter. At that time there was a lot of social pressure against Muslim women pursuing further studies, but she was determined that Jahanara's education would not be constrained. Her parents' ambitions and their belief in education for women left a deep impression on Jahanara. After finishing her studies in 1945 in Carmichael College in Rangpur, Jahanara Imam went to Lady Brabourna College of Calcutta University and in 1947 obtained her Bachelor's Degree. She was an activist even during her Lady Brabourne College days. After the partition of India, she joined her family in Mymensingh in what became East Pakistan and started teaching at Vidyamoyee Govt. Girls High School. In 1948 she married Shariful Alam Imam Ahmed, a Civil Engineer, whom she met in Rangpur while studying at Carmichael College. They settled in Dhaka and she joined Siddheswari Girl's School as Head Mistress. She was instrumental in transforming the school from its humble beginnings into one of the top girls' schools in Dhaka. She was the first editor of the monthly women’s magazine called “Khawateen”. It started its publication in 1952 and she ran it successfully for several years. In 1960 she gave up her job as Head Mistress to concentrate on bringing up her two sons Rumi and Jami born in 1952 and 1954 respectively. She said to her “I have given education to thousands of school children, now I should spend some time to bring up my own children”. During this time Jahanara Imam finished her Master's Degree in Bengali Language and Literature and a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Dhaka University in 1962 and 1963 respectively. After that she went back to full-time teaching. From 1966 to 1968 she worked as a lecturer in the Teacher’s Training College in Dhaka. From 1970 she also taught for several years on a part-time basis in the Institute of Modern Language in Dhaka University. She spent a significant part of her life in education. She visited the USA in 1964-65 as a Fulbright Scholar to San Diego University and again in 1977 under the International Visitor Program at the invitation of US Government

Bibi Rassel- The Fashion Icon

Bibi Russel: Pride of Bangladesh
She is so vibrant that I could feel Bangladesh in her. For a long time I haven't heard anyone to be so proud of Bangladesh. she truly is the pride of Bangladesh. Bibi Russel's claim to fame did not only come from her tremendous success in the modeling world, but also from a penchant for pithy - and brazen - quotes. More than a model, Bibi is a global icon. Bibi was the first woman from Bangladesh to study at the London College of fashion. When she graduated in 1975 she modeled her own graduation show, she was immediately offered modeling assignments with Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani. Bibi is 5'10'' tall and debuts her modeling career in 1976. From 1986 to 1992, she was dominating as a top model in Vogue, Haper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan magazines. Bibi was model for almost all popular products, such as Kodak, Channel, BMW, Toyota, Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani etc. and did catwalk on the stage with almost all top models of the world such as Naomi, Claudia etc. A supermodel for the biggest designers in the 1980's, she then returned to her homeland to make “Fashion for development". She now employs 30.000 weavers all over Bangladesh. ‘Everyone thinks Bangladesh is a poor country. For me - it's rich in culture and everything. It gives me a lot of energy _ I live in Bangladesh. Most of the time I'm in villages and I'm competing with top designers. ’She sold her house and possessions to fund her dream. She lived in the villages and the jet-setting supermodel traveled by road, because it was a self-funded project. "People sell poverty. I sold the beauty in poverty," is how she explains her work. Bibi .won critical acclaim at the London fashion Week the first time she showed her khadi (or khaddor as they say) and handloom collection, got Harrods to stock up her designs, and had an eventful debut in the U.S. too. Bibi has received both national and international awards for her work with the artisans and weavers in Bangladesh. She has been honored with an Honorary Fellowship from the London Institute (1999), Women of the Year by Elle Magazine (1997), and Entrepreneur Woman of the Year (1999) by the Foundation of Entrepreneur Women. She has also been highlighted by Asia Week Magazine as one of the ‘20 people to watch in the millennium.’ UNESCO named her ‘Designer for Development in 1999 for her unfailing commitment to human dignity, development and the eradication of poverty. This title was replaced by the title Artist of Peace in 2001. Her speaking style is energetic, truthful and humorous; her message—profound and thought provoking. Each of the upward steps she takes on that ladder is a success formula designed to be enlightening and entertaining, showing people how to take charge of your life without being self-conscious about it. Bibi’s mission is to encourage people to move beyond limitations and reach for their dreams. She emphasis’s the importance of recognizing and valuing everyone's contribution as a team member in life's pursuits. A dynamic stage presence, Bibi captures the attention of her audience instantaneously and never let’s go. She combines hard facts, specific strategies and personal insights to create a powerful message. Her ability to connect with the heart makes her one of the most influential women in Bangladesh. That's empowerment. That's development. That's Bibi.

Rubaba Dawla Matin

Rubaba Dowla Matin:
Rubaba Dowla matin was a head of Marketing & Deputy Director, Commercial Division, GrameenPhone; one of the leading cell phone company in Bangladesh.She is one of the few leading female executives in the top echelon of the corporate world of Bangladesh. She is a woman of style as well as substance. She said that “There is no such thing as a man’s world. A self-motivated person should never think about gender issues and about any constraints related to gender. She should be positive minded, and believe in dedication, hard work, competency, and performance.” She has received many awards for her outstanding contribution in the field of marketing of the corporate world. Rubaba has been an action-oriented person all her life. Basketball, badminton, golf, you name it, and she knows her game. To be honest, she could have become a lot of other things besides a marketing geek. Recently, she decided to revive her musical passion. 'I am trying to make my son interested in music as well', says the mother of a seven-year old. 'I think parental influence is decisive in a child's upbringing,' she says while talking about her own mother, who is currently working with the Scholastic Enterprise. Her mother is another confident woman who had completed three masters’ degrees with outstanding results. No prize then for guessing where Rubaba gets her motivation from. Despite a demanding job she has her feet set firmly on the ground. She married in her very first year of University. 'I had no plans to get married so soon,' she confesses. But it turned out to be a good challenge to juggle studies and married life. Juggling is something she is naturally good at because she conceived the same year she joined Grameen Phone. After just a three-month break, Rubaba was ready to roll the dice once again. Her husband of eleven years is an Electrical Engineer who is involved in the garments business right now. When asked what has inspired her to be so devoted to her career, she says 'It's the support of my family'. But a sense of independence drives her. As she puts it: 'I never expect support from anyone. The main thing is to prioritize and to give in if one can not excel in everything. Today, she is as busy as ever. This smart career woman has little time for herself but she still makes it a point to meet friends and spend quality time with her son. A woman of style as well as substance, she is someone we have a lot to expect from.

Sufiya Kamal's Contributions

Literature:
Kamal's literary career took off after her first poetry publication. Her first book of poems Sanjher Maya (Evening Beautiful) came out in 1938, bearing a foreword from Kazi Nazrul Islam and attracting praise from critics, not least of who was the father figure of Bangla literature, Rabindranath. Sanjher Maya was translated in Russian in 1984In 1937 she published her first collection of short stories, Keyar Kanta (Thorns of the Keya tree).
Though she called herself a romantic poet, her work more and more reflected the struggles to preserve the Bengali language and culture and to fight Pakistani rulers. During Bangladesh's struggle for independence from Pakistan in the early 1970s she worked to help women hurt by the war. She also worked with an organization to try to bring to justice those Pakistani officials whom the Bangladeshis considered war criminals.
In later life, she made women's rights her top priority and headed Bangladesh's largest women's organization for many years. She did not see the oppression of women as mainly a class issue.
Activism:
In 1947, when "Shaptahik Begum" was first published, Sufia Kamal became its first editor. In October of that year after the partition of India she came to Dhaka. During a huge clash between Hindu and Muslim of that time Kamal worked for their friendship and joined in Peace Committee. In 1948, when "Purbo Pakistan Mohila Committee" formed, she became its chairman. Kamal's activism continued in 1952, with the Language Movement. In 1961, when the Pakistani government banned Rabindra Sangeet (Songs of Rabindranath), she became involved in the movement among Bengalis that ensued in 1961. During the mass uprising in 1969, which demanded the resignation of General Ayub Khan, she promoted the cause by forming Mohila Sangram Parishad (Women's Struggle Group). She was involved in the 1971 Liberation War and all later movements against dictatorial regimes. Kamal was also instrumental in getting the first women's dormitory of Dhaka University to be named Rokeya Hall, after Begum Rokeya.

Awards:
on around 50 awards during her lifetime. An incomplete list:
Bangla Academy Award for Literature (1962),
Ekushey Medal (1976)
Jatyo Kabita Parishad Award (National Poetry Council Award, 1995)
Begum Rokeya Medal (1996)
Deshbandhu CR Das Gold Medal (1996)
Independence Day Award (1997)
Lenin Centenary Jubilee Medal (1970) from the Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia Medal (1986)
Works
Mrttikar Ghran (The Fragrance of Earth)
Ekattarer Diary (Diary of '71)
Benibinyas Samay To Ar Nei (No More Time for Braiding Your Hair)
Ekale Amader Kal (In This Time, Our Time)

Sufiya Kamal

Sufiya kamal:
Sufiya kamal (June 20, 1911-November 20, 1999) was a poet, writer, organizer, feminist and activist from Bangladesh. She was born to a Muslim family in Barisal, Bangladesh. She is one of the most widely recognized cultural personalities in Bangladesh. When she died in 1999, she was buried with full state honors, the first woman in Bangladesh to receive this honor.
Sufia Kamal was born in Shaestabad, daughter of a distinguished zamindar family, in Barisal. During her childhood, women's education was prohibited and she could not afford to get academic education. But she learnt Bangla, Hindi, English, Urdu, Arabic, Kurdish and Persian language from her house tutors. In 1918, she went to Kolkata with her mother where she came to meet with Begum Rokeya. She was first married at the age of 11 to her cousin Syed Nehal Hossain, then a law student. They had a daughter, Amena Kahnar, and Mr. Hossain died in 1932. Five years later, Ms. Kamal married Kamaluddin Ahmed. In addition to her first daughter, Ms. Kamal is survived by two other daughters, Sultana Kamal and Saida Kamal two sons, Shahed Kamal and Sazid Kamal; three grandsons, and three great-grand daughters. A short story "Shainik Bodhu" which she wrote was published in a local paper in 1923. She encountered prominent South Asian personalities, such as Begum Rokeya, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Mahatma Gandhi. Rokeya, who can be regarded the first female feminist of Bengal, had a lasting impression on her. Sufia Kamal's first poem, Bashanti (Of spring), was published in the then influential magazine, Saogat in 1926. In 1931, she became the first Bengali Muslim female to be the member of Indian Women Federation.

Roquia Sakhawat Hussain:
Roquia Sakhawat Hussain, (1880 – December 9, 1932) was a prolific writer and a social worker in undivided Bengal in the early 20th century. She is most famous for her efforts on behalf of gender equality and other social issues. She established the first school aimed primarily at Muslim girls, which still exists today. She was born Roquia Khatun but achieved prominence as Begum Roquia Sakhawat Hussain.Begum is an honorific, that is, a title of respect in addressing a woman. When she wrote in English, she transliterated her name as Rokeya. Roquia Khatun was born in 1880 in the village of Pairabondh, Rangpur, in what was then the British India Empire and is now Bangladesh. Her father, Jahiruddin Muhammad Abu Ali Haidar Saber, was a highly educated zamindar (landlord). Roquia had two sisters, Karimunnesa Khatun and Humayra Khatun; and three brothers, one of whom died in childhood. Roquia's eldest brother Ibrahim, and her immediate elder sister Karimunnesa, both had great influence on her life. Karimunnesa wanted to study Bangla, the language of the majority in Bengal. The family disliked this because many upper class Muslims of the time preferred to use Arabic and Persian as the media of education, instead of their native language, Bangla. Ibrahim taught English and Bangla to Roquia and Karimunnesa; both sisters became authors. Karimunnesa married at the age of fourteen, later earning a reputation as a poet. Both of her sons, Nawab Abdul Karim Gaznawi and Nawab Abdul Halim Gaznawi, became famous in the political arena and occupied ministerial portfolios under British authorities.