Meher Afroze Chumki (born 1 November 1959)[1][2] is a Bangladeshi politician. She was the State Minister for Women and Children Affairs.[3] She is the incumbent president of Bangladesh Mohila Awami League at the Sixth National Council held in December 2022.[4]
Meher Afroze Chumki | |
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| মেহের আফরোজ চুমকি | |
 Chumki in 2016 | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Reserved women's seat–39 | |
| In office 28 February 2024 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Parveen Haque Sikder |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Gazipur-5 | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 29 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Akhtaruzzaman |
| Minister of State for Women and Children Affairs | |
| In office 12 January 2014 – 3 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Hasina |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Reserved women's seat–20 | |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 13 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | K. J. Hamida Khanam |
| Succeeded by | Raihan Akhter Banu Roni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1959 Gazipur, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Mohammad Masudur Rahman |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Awards | Anannya Top Ten Awards (2014) |
Early life and education
editChumki was born on 1 November 1959 to Moyez Uddin. Her father, Moyez Uddin, was a member of parliament who was assassinated in 1984.[5] She completed her bachelor's degree in botany from the University of Dhaka.[2]
Career
editBetween 1996 and 2001, Chumki served in Parliament in the reserved seats for women. She represented the Gazipur-5 constituency.[6] In 2009, she was elected to the Parliament and in 2013, was sworn in as State Minister for Women and Children Affairs.[2]
Awards
edit- Anannya Top Ten Awards (2014)[7]
References
edit- ^ "Constituency 198_11th_En". Bangladesh Parliament. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Chumki Takes Oath". bdnews24.com. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Meher Afroze Assures Women Entrepreneurs of All-Out Help". The Daily Star. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Mohila Awami League president Chumki, general secretary Shila - National". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "JP leader Azam Khan quits politics". New Age. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Chumki to become state minister for women Affairs". Dhaka Tribune. 2 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "11 Women Get Anannya Shirshodosh Award". The Daily Star. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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