Begum Akhtar Jahan
Begun Akhtar Jahan | |
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| Member of Parliament for Reserved Women's Seat - 5 | |
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In office 2014–2018 |
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| Preceded by | Ashrafunnesa Mosharraf |
| Succeeded by | Naheed Ezaher Khan |
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| Born | 1 July 1952 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Awami League |
Begum Akhtar Jahan (born 1 July 1952) is an Awami League politician and former member of parliament.
Early life
Jahan was born on 1 July 1952. She completed her bachelor's and master's at the University of Rajshahi in 1973 and 1974 respectively. In 1985, she completed a second master's from the University of Dhaka.
Career
Jahan started her career as a librarian at the University of Rajshahi. She retired from the university as the Deputy Librarian.
Jahan served as Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat - 5 from 2014 to 2018. In 2019, she was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak by the Government of Bangladesh.