Shaheed Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum

Shaheed Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum is reminiscent of Jahanara Imam whose contribution to our liberation war as a mother is unforgettable.

Mar 23, 2021
 



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Shaheed Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum is reminiscent of Jahanara Imam whose contribution to our liberation war as a mother is unforgettable.

Where is it Located?

Shaheed Jahanara Imam Memorial museum is situated in the Dhanmondi area of the capital Dhaka. It is located at Jahanara Imam's home, "Kanika" which is on the old elephant road. The museum is very picturesque." Kanika" reminds us about the past glory of the liberation war. Google map: click here

Inside the museum

The Walls in the entrance are adorned with numerous letters, photographs, and pictures. In the bedroom, There is her actual furnished bed which she used. Also, Her famous spectacles can be found there. Numerous checkbooks and photographs lying around there. In this area, Jahanara Imam used to write down her feelings on the liberation war in her diary. This diary later became the famous book "Ekatturer Dinguli".Her diary is one kind of living document and proof of the liberation war of Bangladesh which happened in the year of 1971. The history was written in her diary.


About Jahanara Imam

The family of Jahanara Imam was liberal and open-minded. She attended Carmichael College in Rangpur. Later, She got herself admitted to Lady Brabourne College in the University of Calcutta. In this institution, her activism bloomed. In 1948, after the partition of the Indian subcontinent, Jahanara imam moved to Dhaka. She joined Siddheswari Girl's School as the Headmistress. She showed her great leadership qualities during her time in that school. It became one of the best schools in the country. Jahanara Imam became the editor of the woman's magazine, "Khawateen".She was one of the most prominent feminists of her time. She pursued her master's degree in the Bengali Language and Literature from the University of Dhaka in 1962. She also attended San Diego University as a Fulbright Scholar. There is a letter in the museum where she had written to her elder son to join Mukti Bahini and sacrifice his life if needed. Her elder son Shafi Imama Rumi joined the Mukti Bahini and was martyred. Rumi was captured by the Pakistani army and never returned.


Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam memorial museum is a private museum that contains the personal belongings and documents of Jahanara Imam. Apart from the literary achievements of Jahanara Imam, the museum has also been displaying photographs and writings which were important assets for Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee which was also headed by Jahanara Imam. This committee was made to bolster the demand for punishment for the war criminals. Jahanara imam is considered a role model for the women of our country. This museum is doing a great job by reserving the assets of such an eminent person.

Address

Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum Konika,355 Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Shoroni, Elephant Road (Old), New Market, Dhaka 1205 Contact info-+8801732174088 Email: sjjimm@yahoo.com "Keep Your City Clean"  

Article By: Rashid-Ul-Karim Siyam

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