Jayeda Khatun Explained

Jayeda Khatun
Native Name:জায়েদা খাতুন
Native Name Lang:bn
Office:Mayor of Gazipur
Preceded:Asadur Rahman Kiron
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
Father:Shamsul Islam
Mother:Afatun
Spouse:Mizanur Rahman
Children:Zahangir Alam (son)

Jayeda Khatun is a Bangladeshi housewife-turned-politician, and the 3rd mayor-elect of Gazipur. She was elected as mayor of the Gazipur City Corporation in 2023 city election contesting as an independent candidate and by defeating Awami League candidate Azmat Ullah Khan.[1] [2] [3]

She is the mother of former mayor of Gazipur Zahangir Alam.[4] [5]

Political career

Khatun's entry into politics was driven by her son Zahangir Alam's expulsion from the Awami League, which sparked sympathy among the general voters. Her campaign focused on the development work undertaken by her son during his tenure as mayor.[3]

Personal life

Khatun was born on February 10, 1962, in Kanaya area of Gazipur City Corporation. Her husband Mizanur Rahman died in 2018. She is the mother of two sons and a daughter.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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.
  2. Web site: 2023-05-26 . Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race . 2023-05-25 . www.dhakatribune.com . en.
  3. Web site: Zayeda elected Gazipur city mayor . 2023-05-25 . New Age The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh . en.
  4. Web site: 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.
  5. Web site: 2023-05-26 . Zayeda Khatun pulls off surprise win in Gazipur mayoral race . 2023-05-25 . www.dhakatribune.com . en.
  6. Web site: জায়েদা খাতুনের বাজিমাত . 2023-05-25 . jagonews24.com . bn.