Doly Begum recognised for community contribution

Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE) honoured a Canadian woman of Bangladeshi origin, Doly Begum, for her contribution and commitment to the public and the community.

Doly received the PACE-RMM Women Achievers' Award 2019 under the ‘Woman of Distinction’ category that every year recognises a Bangladeshi woman with Canadian citizenship.

On International Women’s Day 2019, MPP Doly was recognized for her efforts in empowering the community. The representatives from PACE and Radio Metro Mail announced the award on 8 March morning.

Doly Begum is the first ever woman of Bangladeshi origin to clinch victory in Canadian provincial election last year.

Appreciating the efforts of PACE and Radio Metro Mail, MPP Doly Begum, said, “I am thankful to the team for introducing such an award. I’m touched.”

“People and the community have always been my focus and I would like to work with them to empower and inspire our communities to overcome any challenges that impede our social and economic prosperity,” she added.

Highlighting the aspirations of Bangladeshi Canadian community, Moustafa Makhmud, president of PACE said, “Doly has shown us that if we have aspiration and determination we can achieve our goals; her efforts and commitment to the community and interest in politics has inspired the Canadian Bangladeshi community and enhanced our confidence.”

“This award is in sync with our commitment towards the cause of empowering women. The idea is to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of women achievers, who will be the role models of countless other Bangladeshi Canadian women in Canada and North America,” said Nusrat Jahan, director of Radio Metro Mail.