Jayeda Khatun
Jayeda Khatun is a Bangladeshi housewife-turned-politician, and the 3rd mayor-elect of Gazipur. She was elected as mayor of the Gazipur City Corporation in 2023 city election contesting as an independent candidate and by defeating Awami League candidate Azmat Ullah Khan.[1][2][3]
Jayeda Khatun | |
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জায়েদা খাতুন | |
| Mayor of Gazipur | |
| Assumed office 11 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Asadur Rahman Kiron (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1962 Gazipur District, Bangladesh |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Mizanur Rahman |
| Children | Zahangir Alam (son) |
| Parents |
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She is the mother of former mayor of Gazipur Zahangir Alam.[4][5]
Political career edit
Khatun's entry into politics was driven by her son Zahangir Alam's expulsion from the Awami League, which sparked sympathy among the general voters. Her campaign focused on the development work undertaken by her son during his tenure as mayor.[3]
Personal life edit
Khatun was born on February 10, 1962, in Kanaya area of Gazipur City Corporation. Her husband Mizanur Rahman died in 2018. She is the mother of two sons and a daughter.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Gazipur City polls: Zayda Khatun sent show cause notice over violation of code of conduct". The Business Standard. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race". www.dhakatribune.com. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ a b "Zayeda elected Gazipur city mayor". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Gazipur City polls: Zayda Khatun sent show cause notice over violation of code of conduct". The Business Standard. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race". www.dhakatribune.com. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "জায়েদা খাতুনের বাজিমাত". jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-05-25.