Prafullamukhi Basu was born in the village Banripara of Barisal. Her father was a Congress worker through out his life and was inspired by Jogendranath Guha Thakuratain patriotism.She became widow after 28 days of her marriage. She was eluctant to marry again though her father was willing to get her married again.She joined in Congress when Gandhiji came to Dhaka in 1921. She began promoting Khadi and Charka. She actively participated in political work since 1926.She was detained by police for one month and after that she was released prohibiting her entry in Chittagong in 1931..She was agian arrested in 1932 for breaking 144 Cr Pc and detaind for 9 months. This time she transferred in different jails,1. Coomilla (pic; top-left), 2, Hijli (pic- top-right), 3. Berhampore Cenrtral jail (photo not available) .After release she took the post of a teacher and engaged herself in constructive social work.
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