Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and a member of parliament from Jhalokathi-2.[1]
Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto | |
|---|---|
ইসরাত সুলতানা ইলেন ভুট্টো | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Amir Hossain Amu |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Zulfiker Ali Bhutto |
Career
editFollowing the death of her husband, Member of Parliament Zulfiker Ali Bhutto, his widow was elected to represent the Jhalokati-2 constituency during a 2000 by-election. Running as a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, she secured the seat and successfully defended it in the 2001 general election by defeating Amir Hossain Amu of the Awami League[2]. She continued her political career and was eventually re-elected to the 13th Bangladeshi Parliament under the BNP banner.[3]
Lawsuit
editShe faced a 2006 lawsuit from her brother-in-law, Chunnu Mollah—who alleged her involvement in her husband’s death[4]
References
edit- ↑ "17 women leaders ready to fight from Barishal division". The Independent. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ↑ "Parliament Election Result of 1991,1996,2001Bangladesh Election Information and Statistics". votemonitor.net. Archived from the original on 29 December 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "BNP candidate Israt Sultana wins Jhalakathi-2 | News". BSS. 13 February 2026. Archived from the original on 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Lawmaker sued for 'killing' husband". The Daily Star. 27 May 2006. Retrieved 17 February 2026.