Chitra Bhattacharya
| Chitra Bhattacharya | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1926 Netrokona, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died |
November 29, 2010 (aged 84) Kolkata, India |
| Education | Masters (Sociology) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Spouse(s) | 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
- 1 2 "Chitra Bhattacharya passes away". The Daily Star. November 30, 2010. 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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