Kabita Khanam
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Kabita Khanam | |
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কবিতা খানম | |
| Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | |
| In office 15 February 2017 – 14 February 2022 | |
| President | Abdul Hamid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1957 |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
| Known for | judge, election commissioner |
Begum Kabita Khanam (born 30 June 1957) is a Bangladeshi former district and sessions judge who served as one of the Election Commissioners of Bangladesh.[1] President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid appointed her as Election Commissioner on 15 February 2017 which makes her the first ever female Election Commissioner in Bangladesh.[2][3]
Khanam was born on 30 June 1957 in Ukilpara village under Sadar upazila of Naogaon District of the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to Mohammad Bazlul Haque and Gul-e-Raihan.[4] She is the fourth child among the four sons and four daughters of her parents. She completed her Secondary School Certificate from Naogaon Government Girls High School in 1972 and Higher Secondary School Certificate from Naogaon Government BMC Women College in 1974.[4] She obtained her Graduation in 1977 and master's degree in 1978 in Zoology from Rajshahi University. She also earned Bachelor of Laws degree in 1981 from the same university.[4]