Begum Akhtar Jahan

Begum Akhtar Jahan 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.