| Jayeda Khatun | |
|---|---|
| জায়েদা খাতুন | |
| Mayor of Gazipur | |
| In office 11 September 2023 – 19 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Asadur Rahman Kiron (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Md. Sabirul Islam (as administrator) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-02-10) 10 February 1962 (age 62) Gazipur District, Bangladesh |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Mizanur Rahman |
| Children | Zahangir Alam (son) |
Jayeda Khatun is a Bangladeshi housewife-turned-politician who was mayor of Gazipur. She was elected as mayor of the Gazipur City Corporation in the 2023 city election, contesting as an independent candidate and defeating Awami League candidate Azmat Ullah Khan.
She is the mother of former mayor of Gazipur Zahangir Alam.
Political career
Khatun's entry into politics was driven by her son Zahangir Alam's expulsion from the Awami League, which sparked sympathy among voters. Her campaign focused on the development work undertaken by her son during his tenure as mayor.
Personal life
Khatun was born on February 10, 1962, in the Kanaya area of Gazipur City Corporation. Her husband Mizanur Rahman died in 2018. She is the mother of two sons and a daughter.
References
- ^ "Gazipur City polls: Zayda Khatun sent show cause notice over violation of code of conduct". The Business Standard. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race". Dhaka Tribune. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Zayeda elected Gazipur city mayor". New Age. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- জায়েদা খাতুনের বাজিমাত. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 May 2023.