Aye Thein Rakhaine | |
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Member of Parliament for Reserved Women's Seat-30 | |
In office 1996–2001 | |
Member of Parliament for Reserved Women's Seat-7 | |
In office 2009–2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 July 1962 |
Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Occupation | Academic,politician |
Aye Thein Rakhaine (born 16 July 1962) is a Bangladeshi academic and politician from Cox's Bazar belonging to the Bangladesh Awami League. She is a former member of the Jatiya Sangsad.
Rakhaine was born on 16 July 1962. [1] In 1971,she nursed injured freedom fighters during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. [2] She also worked as an organizer during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. [3]
After receiving her post graduate degree,Rakhaine started her career. She taught in college. [3] She was elected as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad from Reserved Women's Seat-30 in 1996 and served till 2001. [4] Later,she was elected as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad from Reserved Women's Seat-7 in 2009. [5]
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