Rashida Hamid
Rashida Hamid | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Bangladesh | |
| In role 14 March 2013 – 24 April 2023 | |
| President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
| Preceded by | Anwara Begum |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Sultana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rashida Khanam Karimganj, Kishoreganj |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq |
| Alma mater | Gurudayal Government College |
Rashida Hamid is a Bangladeshi teacher, public figure and former First Lady of Bangladesh. She is the wife of the former President Mohammad Abdul Hamid,[1] and served as the country's first lady from 2013 to 2023.[2][3]
Early life[edit]
Rashida Hamid was born in Jaffarabad, Karimganj, Kishoreganj. She is the wife of former President Mohammad Abdul Hamid and mother of Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq, MP.[4][5]
Education[edit]
Hamid passed SSC from SV Government High School in 1963 and HSC from Gurudayal Government College. She graduated from Gurudayal Government College in 1972.[4]
Work[edit]
Rashida Hamid worked as headteacher in a kindergarten in Dhaka.[4] She is the chairperson of President Abdul Hamid Medical College and Hospital's governing body.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "President hosts Victory Day reception". Dhaka Tribune. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Hamid elected president". The Daily Star. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Hamid elected president for second term". The Daily Star. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ a b c যার প্রেরণায় রাষ্ট্রপতি আবদুল হামিদের পথচলা. Jagonews24.com (in Bengali). 22 October 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "President hosts Victory Day reception". United News of Bangladesh. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "President urges medical students, teachers to acquire skills". United News of Bangladesh. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.