Begum Roquiah Sakhawat Hossain was a prominent Bengali writer, social reformer, and women's rights activist born on December 9, 1880, in Bengal. She is best known for her pioneering work in advocating for women's education and empowerment in a time when such ideas were largely unaccepted. Her literary contributions, including the famous novella Sultana's Dream, highlighted the importance of gender equality and social justice. In addition to her writing, Hossain founded the Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School in Kolkata, which aimed to provide education to girls. She was a key figure in the early feminist movement in India and worked tirelessly to improve the status of women in society. Her legacy continues to inspire generations in the fight for women's rights.