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Sahara Khatun
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সাহারা খাতুন
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Khatun in 2012
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| Minister of Posts and Telecommunications | |
| In office 15 September 2012 – 21 November 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju |
| Succeeded by | Rashed Khan Menon |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 15 September 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Altaf Hossain Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir |
| Member of Parliament for Dhaka-18 |
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| In office 6 January 2009 – 9 July 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Habib Hasan |
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| Born | 1 March 1943 Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 9 July 2020 (aged 77) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Education | L.L.B |
| Occupation | Lawyer and politician |
Sahara Khatun (born March 1, 1943 – died July 9, 2020) was an important politician from Bangladesh. She was a member of the Bangladesh Awami League party. She served as a cabinet minister, which means she was a senior member of the government chosen by the Prime Minister. She was also a member of the Jatiya Sangsad, which is the Parliament of Bangladesh, representing the Dhaka-18 area.
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Early Life and Education
Sahara Khatun was born in Kurmitola, Dhaka, on March 1, 1943. Her parents were Abdul Aziz and Turjan Nesa. She worked hard in her studies and earned degrees in Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). This education helped her become a lawyer.
She started her career as a lawyer, helping people with legal issues. Over time, she became skilled enough to argue cases in the highest court of Bangladesh, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Journey in Politics
Sahara Khatun was interested in politics from a young age, even during her student days. She became more involved in national politics in 1991. She ran for election in the 5th Parliamentary elections as a candidate for the Awami League party.
Later, she played a key role when the current Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, faced legal challenges. Sahara Khatun worked hard to support Sheikh Hasina, both in court and through political efforts.
Becoming a Minister
In the 2008 general election, Sahara Khatun ran for election again from the Dhaka-18 area. She won the election and was then chosen to be the Minister of Home Affairs for Bangladesh. She started this important job on January 6, 2009.
In 2012, there was a change in the government's ministers. Sahara Khatun was then given a new role as the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications.
Key Moments as Minister
During her time as a minister, Sahara Khatun faced several important situations.
BDR Mutiny in 2009
In 2009, there was a serious event called the BDR Mutiny. This was when soldiers of the Bangladesh Rifles, a border security force, rebelled against their officers. Sahara Khatun was part of the group that went to talk with the soldiers to try and solve the problem peacefully. She bravely entered the BDR campus to encourage them to stop the mutiny and put down their weapons. This event was very sad, as many officers and their family members lost their lives.
Promoting Human Rights
The Awami League party had promised to work against certain types of killings that happen outside of the normal legal process. Organizations like Human Rights Watch watched closely to see if this promise was kept.
Respecting Religious Festivals
In August 2010, Sahara Khatun made comments about the Janmashtami festival, which is celebrated by people who follow Hinduism. She asked the Hindu community to adjust their celebrations so they would not conflict with the observances of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims. This was because both festivals were happening at the same time. She suggested that loud noises be avoided during the time when Muslims were breaking their fast. These comments led to discussions about how different religious festivals should be celebrated when they overlap.
Passing Away
Sahara Khatun passed away on July 9, 2020. She was in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Bumrungrad International Hospital. Her death was caused by COVID-19.
