Rashida Hamid is a Bangladeshi teacher, public figure and former First Lady of Bangladesh.[1][2] She is the wife of the former President Mohammad Abdul Hamid,[3] and served as the country's first lady from 2013 to 2023.[4] She was the longest serving First Lady of Bangladesh.[5]
Rashida Hamid | |
|---|---|
| 8th First Lady of Bangladesh | |
| In role 14 March 2013 – 24 April 2023 | |
| President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
| Preceded by | Anwara Begum |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Sultana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rashida Khanam Karimganj, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq |
| Alma mater | Gurudayal Government College |
Early life
editRashida Hamid was born in Jaffarabad, Karimganj, Kishoreganj. She is the wife of former President Mohammad Abdul Hamid and mother of Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq, MP.[6][7]
Education
editHamid passed SSC from SV Government High School in 1963 and HSC from Gurudayal Government College. She graduated from Gurudayal Government College in 1972.[6]
Work
editRashida Hamid worked as headteacher in a kindergarten in Dhaka.[6] She is the chairperson of President Abdul Hamid Medical College and Hospital's governing body.[8]
References
edit- ^ "President M Abdul Hamid and his wife Rashida Khanam greet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with a bouquet at Bangabhaban in the capital on Sunday". Daily Sun (Bangladesh). 14 April 2023.
- ^ "President's wife stresses women's advanced capability to face challenges". BSS.
- ^ "President hosts Victory Day reception". Dhaka Tribune. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Hamid elected president". The Daily Star. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Hamid elected president for second term". The Daily Star. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ a b c যার প্রেরণায় রাষ্ট্রপতি আবদুল হামিদের পথচলা. Jagonews24.com (in Bengali). 22 October 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "President hosts Victory Day reception". United News of Bangladesh. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "President urges medical students, teachers to acquire skills". United News of Bangladesh. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.