Chitra Bhattacharya
Chitra Bhattacharya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 29 November 2010 (aged 84) |
| 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.
She died in an Indian hospital in Kolkata due to age-related complications in November 2010.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Chitra Bhattacharya passes away". The Daily Star. 30 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ Irina Bhattacharya (3 November 2014). "A tribute to Justice Debesh Bhattacharya". The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 December 2015.