Career
Aktar opposed reserved seats in parliament for women in 2004 saying she preferred direct elections. [7] She had filed a petition against the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh,which created reservation for women in the parliament. [8] In 2007,she said "We urge the government to reduce the use of private cars and stop their imports," in reference to Japanese government proposing investing in biofuel due to global warming. [9]
Aktar filed a petition along with Adilur Rahman Khan,Dipu Moni,and Nasiruddin Elan successfully challenging the legality of the Truth and Accountability Commission in 2008. [10]
In 2011,Akhtar signed a statement calling for justice for Rumana Manzur,a victim of domestic violence. [11] She was awarded the Sultana Kamal Independence Day Award in 2011. [12] She signed a statement criticizing the removal of Muhammad Yunus from the post of chairman of Grameen Bank. [13] Aktar,as organizer of Naya Krishi Andolon,opposed the introduction of Bt Brinjal. [14] She defended the Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh's 13-point demands,including death penalty for blasphemy. [15] [16] In June 2015,she would found innocent of contempt of court charges following her comments on the International Crimes Tribunal finding David Bergman guilty of contempt of court. [17]
On 2 August 2024,Aktar called on the government to release all those detained in the quota reform movement protests. [18] Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government,she was appointed an advisor in the Muhammad Yunus led interim government. [4]
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