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Matia Chowdhury was born on 30 June, 1942 in Pirojpur, Bengal Presidency, British India, is a Bangladeshi politician. Discover Matia Chowdhury's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Politician |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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30 June, 1942 |
| Birthday |
30 June |
| Birthplace |
Pirojpur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Nationality |
India
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Matia Chowdhury Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Matia Chowdhury height not available right now. We will update Matia Chowdhury's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Matia Chowdhury's Husband?
Her husband is Bazlur Rahman
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Bazlur Rahman |
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Matia Chowdhury Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matia Chowdhury worth at the age of 81 years old? Matia Chowdhury’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from India. We have estimated Matia Chowdhury's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Matia Chowdhury (born 30 June 1942) is a Bangladeshi politician serving as the incumbent Deputy Leader of the House, and the incumbent Member of Parliament from Sherpur-2.
Chowdhury was born on 30 June 1942 at Nazirpur of Pirojpur District.
Her father, Mohiuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, was a police officer.
She passed HSC from Dhaka Eden College.
She later graduated from University of Dhaka.
Chowdhury started her political career from her student life.
She actively participated in the movement against the Ayub regime and the movement against the Education Commission of 1962.
She was elected the Vice-President of Dhaka Eden Girls College Students’ Union in 1963 and the General Secretary of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) in 1964–65.
Chowdhury is well known in South Asia for her fiery speeches and her adamant attitude, qualities that have earned her the nickname of Ogni Konna or Girl of Fire.
Although she started her political career with the left-wing National Awami Party, she is now one of the most senior leaders of the Awami League.
She was the president of the then East Pakistan Students’ Union in 1965–66.
Between 1967 and 1969 time and again she was organizing anti Ayub movement and was detained in jail for about 2 years.
She was released from jail during the mass upsurge of 1969.
She was the Minister of Agriculture under the first, second and third premiership of Sheikh Hasina, from 1996 to 2001 and then again on 2009 to 2019 during the previous tenures of Bangladesh Awami League in power.
She is known as a veteran politician from the Awami League, and currently a presidium member of the party.
Chowdhury was married to Bazlur Rahman, editor of The Sangbad, one of the oldest Bengali-language dailies still in circulation, who died on 26 February 2008.
