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Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury
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শিরীন শারমিন চৌধুরী
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Chaudhury in 2012
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| 12th Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| In office 30 April 2013 – 2 September 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Shawkat Ali (acting) |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 29 January 2014 – 6 August 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Abul Kalam Azad |
| Constituency | Rangpur-6 |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 24 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Dr. Ameena Begum |
| Succeeded by | Waseqa Ayesha Khan |
| Constituency | Reserved Women's Seat-31 |
| Chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | |
| In office October 2014 – November 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Haselhurst |
| Succeeded by | Emilia Monjowa Lifaka |
| Minister of State for Women and Children Affairs | |
| In office 6 January 2009 – 30 April 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Rasheda K Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Meher Afroz Chumki |
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| Born | 6 October 1966 Noakhali, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Syed Ishtiaque Hossain |
| Children | 2 |
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Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, born on October 6, 1966, is a well-known politician from Bangladesh. She made history by becoming the first female Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, which is the Parliament of Bangladesh. She held this important role from April 2013 until September 2024.
When she became Speaker, she was only 46 years old. This made her the youngest person ever to take on that job. She also led the executive committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association from 2014 to 2017. Before these roles, she served as the State Minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in Bangladesh.
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Early Life and Family Background
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was born on October 6, 1966, in a place called Chatkhil in the Noakhali District of Bangladesh. Her father, Rafiqullah Chaudhury, was a government officer. He worked as a secretary for the Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1972.
Her mother, Naiyar Sultana, was also a respected public servant. She was a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and worked as the principal of Dhaka College.
Education and Learning Journey
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury completed her early schooling at Holy Cross Girls' School and College. She passed her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams in 1983 and her Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) exams in 1985.
She then decided to study law at the University of Dhaka. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 1989 and her Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1990. Later, she received a special scholarship called the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. This allowed her to study in the United Kingdom at the University of Essex. In 2000, she completed her PhD degree there, focusing on constitutional law and human rights.
On July 16, 2014, the University of Essex also gave her an honorary PhD degree to recognize her achievements.
Political Career and Achievements
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Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury is a member of the Bangladesh Awami League political party. She was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) on March 24, 2009. She won a seat that was specially reserved for women. After this, she became the State Minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (Bangladesh). She held this position until April 2013, when she was chosen to be the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad.
On January 28, 2014, she was elected as an MP again, this time from the Rangpur-6 area. The Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, had left this seat open after the elections. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was the only candidate, so she won without a contest. The very next day, she was sworn in as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament. This made her the first person to serve as Speaker for two terms in a row.
Leading the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
In October 2014, Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury achieved another major milestone. She was elected as the chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). This election took place in Yaounde, Cameroon. She was the first person from Bangladesh to hold such a high position in an international group like the CPA. Bangladesh has been a member of this large parliamentary forum since 1973.
During her time as CPA chairperson from 2014 to 2017, she took part in many important events.
- On March 9, 2015, she spoke at a Commonwealth Day event in London, UK. Queen Elizabeth II and other important people were there.
- She also opened the 46th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region Conference in Nairobi, Africa, in August 2015.
- In September 2015, she spoke at a United Nations summit in New York about tackling inequality and empowering women and girls.
As the Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament, she also had successful meetings with leaders from other countries, including India and China.
Awards and Recognition
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has received awards for her work. On June 9, 2010, she was given the Asia Society's Humanitarian Service Award. This award recognized her efforts to stop violence against women and to help women gain more power and jobs in Bangladesh.
In 2015, she was honored with a Women Leadership Achievement Award at the 2nd World Women Leadership Congress and Award (WWLCA). When speaking at a seminar, she encouraged everyone to work together to include women in development. She stressed that governments, non-government groups, and businesses should all work to achieve gender equality in society.
Legal Work
Before becoming a full-time politician, Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was a practicing lawyer. She worked at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. She was part of a team of lawyers who handled important legal cases. Her main areas of work included human rights, constitutional law, and issues related to gender. She also shares her knowledge as a guest speaker at several universities, including the University of Dhaka and BRAC University.
Personal Life
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury is married to Syed Ishtiaque Hossain, who works as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. They have two children: a daughter born in 1994 and a son born in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury para niños
