Rokia Afzal Rahman

Rokia Afzal Rahman: A leader with a quiet strength

Perhaps it is no coincidence that she shared her name with Begum Rokeya, the pioneer of women’s emancipation in the Indian subcontinent during British rule.

ICC-B expresses condolence on demise of Rokia Afzal Rahman

The executive board of the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICC-B) expressed deep condolence on the demise of ICC-B Vice President Rokia Afzal Rahman.

A Life Well-Lived

Rokia Afzal Rahman was one of the most famous icons of women empowerment in Bangladesh.

An inspiration like none other

It is said that a successful South Asian entrepreneur is able to run business anywhere in the world as they have the skills to overcome multifaceted barriers in almost every step of the entrepreneurial journey. 

My dearest Roki

As I think of Roki, her infectious smile, glowing energy, and caring nature flood my mind with beautiful memories.

‘Bangladesh has lost an idol’

Says Sadequa Hassan Sejuti, secretary general of Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE)

A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment

Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.

Rokia Afzal Rahman was a visionary business leader: MCCI chief

The foresightedness of Rokia Afzal Rahman was unparallel

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Rokia Afzal Rahman: A leader with a quiet strength

Perhaps it is no coincidence that she shared her name with Begum Rokeya, the pioneer of women’s emancipation in the Indian subcontinent during British rule.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

ICC-B expresses condolence on demise of Rokia Afzal Rahman

The executive board of the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICC-B) expressed deep condolence on the demise of ICC-B Vice President Rokia Afzal Rahman.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

A Life Well-Lived

Rokia Afzal Rahman was one of the most famous icons of women empowerment in Bangladesh.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

An inspiration like none other

It is said that a successful South Asian entrepreneur is able to run business anywhere in the world as they have the skills to overcome multifaceted barriers in almost every step of the entrepreneurial journey. 

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

My dearest Roki

As I think of Roki, her infectious smile, glowing energy, and caring nature flood my mind with beautiful memories.

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

‘Bangladesh has lost an idol’

Says Sadequa Hassan Sejuti, secretary general of Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE)

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment

Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

Rokia Afzal Rahman was a visionary business leader: MCCI chief

The foresightedness of Rokia Afzal Rahman was unparallel

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

A stalwart supporter of free media, women entrepreneurs

The chairperson of Mediaworld Ltd, the owning company of The Daily Star, Rokia passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Mt. Elizabeth Novena Hospital in Singapore this morning.