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.

Begum Akhtar Jahan

Career

Jahan started her career as a librarian at the University of Rajshahi. She retired from the university as the Deputy Librarian.

Begum Akhtar Jahan

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.

Begum Akhtar Jahan

References

Living people

1952 births

People from Rajshahi District

Politicians from Rajshahi Division

Awami League politicians

Women members of the Jatiya Sangsad

10th Jatiya Sangsad members

Recipients of Begum Rokeya Padak

21st-century Bangladeshi women politicians

University of Rajshahi alumni

University of Dhaka alumni

Bangladeshi librarians