The 12th death anniversary of Prof Zohra Begum Kazi, the first Muslim female doctor of the then undivided Bengal, is today (Thursday). Marking the death anniversary, prayers and Fateha will be offered at Banani Graveyard in the capital at 8:00 am. Tributes to Dr Zohra will also be paid by placing wreath at her grave.
A doa mahfil will be held at Kazibari of Gopalpur village under Kalkini upazila in Madaripur, said a press release. Dr Zohra Kazi’s father Dr. Kazi Abdus Sattar was also a renowned physician and a political personality of the sub-continent, who hailed from the famous Kazi family of Gopalpur village.
Dr Zohra joined Dhaka Medical College Hospital in 1949. She was a professor and head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the medical college. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Maulaua Shawkal Ali, Jawharlal Nehru, Ballay Bhai Patel, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque and many other luminaries of that time. Dr. Zohra Begum Kazi was married to late Razuuddin Bhuiyan M L C & MP, the only son of the Zaminder of Hatirdia under Raipur Upazilla of Narsingdi district. He was also a dedicated social worker and a renowned politician.
Dr. Zohra Begum Kazi passed the Matriculation exam with distinction from Muslim Girls Collegiate High School, Aligarh in 1928. After passing Intermediate with distinction from Aligarh Muslim University and College in 1930 she obtained MBBS degree in 1935 from Lady Harding Medical College for Women, Delhi. She stood First Class First and was awarded the Viceroy's Medal for her meritorious achievement in MBBS final examination.
Dr. Zohra Begum Kazi was a dedicated physician who attained the highest degree of professional excellence. She was awarded "Tamgha-e-Pakistan in 1964. The National Museum, Gynecology Society, Nagorik Shambardhana Parishad, Rotaract Club of Buriganga, Aligarh Old Boys Association and Madaripur District Association accorded her receptions. She was also awarded the Begum Rokeya Padak in 2002, Ekushay Padak in 2008, and BMA Sharnoo Padak.