Chitra Bhattacharya
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Chitra Bhattacharya | |
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Born | 1926 |
Died | |
Education | Masters (Sociology) |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Spouse | Debesh Bhattacharya |
Children | Debapriya Bhattacharya |
Chitra Bhattacharya (1926 – November 29, 2010) was a member of parliament of Bangladesh Jatya Sangsad. She was appointed from Tangail for the seat reserved for women in 1996 as an Awami League candidate.[1]
Early life and career
Bhattacharya was born to a Zamindar family in Netrakona.[1] She passed matriculation examination from Rangpur and intermediate from Ananda Mohan College in Mymensingh. She later earned a master's degree on Sociology from University of Dhaka.
Personal life
Bhattacharya was married to Justice Debesh Bhattacharya.[2] They had three children – economist Debapriya Bhattacharya, physicist Debadarshi Bhattacharya and Debalina Roy.
References
- ^ a b "Chitra Bhattacharya passes away". The Daily Star. November 30, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ Irina Bhattacharya (November 3, 2014). "A tribute to Justice Debesh Bhattacharya". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
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