Begum Akhtar Jahan

Jahan was born on 1 July 1952.^[1] She completed her bachelor's and master's at the University of Rajshahi in 1973 and 1974 respectively.^[1][2] In 1985, she completed a second master's from the University of Dhaka.^[2]

Jahan started her career as a librarian at the University of Rajshahi.^[2] She retired from the university as the deputy librarian.^[2]

Jahan served as Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Reserved Women's Seat - 5 from 2014 to 2018.^[3][4] In 2019, she was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak by the Government of Bangladesh.^[5][6]