Jayeda Khatun Explained

Jayeda Khatun
Native Name:জায়েদা খাতুন
Native Name Lang:bn
Office:Mayor of Gazipur
Preceded:Asadur Rahman Kiron (acting)
Succeeded:Md. Sabirul Islam
Termstart:11 September 2023
Termend:19 August 2024
Birth Date:10 February 1962
Birth Place:Gazipur District, Bangladesh
Citizenship:Bangladesh
Nationality:Bangladeshi
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.[1]

She is the mother of former mayor of Gazipur Zahangir Alam.[2] [3]

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.[1]

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.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Zayeda elected Gazipur city mayor . 2023-05-25 . New Age . en.
  2. News: 2023-05-12 . Gazipur City polls: Zayda Khatun sent show cause notice over violation of code of conduct . 2023-05-25 . The Business Standard . en.
  3. News: 2023-05-26 . Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race . 2023-05-25 . Dhaka Tribune . en.
  4. News: bn:জায়েদা খাতুনের বাজিমাত . https://www.jagonews24.com/country/news/857231 . 2023-05-25 . jagonews24.com . bn.