Monjulika Chakma


Manjulika Chakma is a Bangladeshi crafts and weaving entrepreneur. She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak in 2020 for her contribution to the socio-economic development.

Background and career

Chakma was born on 26 October 1944 to Kali Ratan Khisha and Panchalata Khisha. She has 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She learnt weaving in her childhood from her mother.
In 1961, Chakma joined Shah Boys High School as a lecturer. She purchased two traditional looms in 1965 and started applying new weaving techniques. She founded Bain Textile, which has outlets in Rangamati, Cox's Bazar and Dhaka.

Awards