- Source: First Lady of Bangladesh
First Lady of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের ফার্স্ট লেডি, romanized: Bānlādēśēra phārsṭa lēḍi) is the unofficial title given to the spouse of the president of Bangladesh. Prominent former first ladies include Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, former prime minister Khaleda Zia and former opposition leader Rowshan Ershad.
The incumbent first lady is Rebecca Sultana.
The title should not be confused with the husband or wife of the prime minister of Bangladesh. Rashida Hamid was the longest serving first lady of Bangladesh.
Duties
Duties of the first lady are receiving foreign leaders along with the president, conversing with the spouse of the foreign leader, being a role model for the people of the nation, promoting of policies by the government urging public support of policies, and advocating for socio-economic change. An example of this is Rowshan Ershad who called for improvements in women's rights.
= Appointment
=The first lady takes up her role and office after the inauguration of the president of Bangladesh who is appointed by the Jatiya Sangsad. After the inauguration she resides with her husband at Bangabhaban.
List of first ladies
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar pasangan Presiden Bangladesh
- Margaret Thatcher
- Miss Earth 2024
- Miss International 2023
- Wanita muslim yang menjadi pemimpin di dunia
- Genosida Rohingya
- Audrey Hepburn
- Bob Dylan
- Miss Universe 2023
- John F. Kennedy
- First Lady of Bangladesh
- Rebecca Sultana
- Rashida Hamid
- Begum
- Khaleda Zia
- Anwara Begum (academic)
- Bangabhaban
- Hosne Ara Rahman
- Sheikhs of Bengal
- Raushan