Rumeen Farhana is a Bangladeshi politician, lawyer, and former MP, known for her role as the International Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). She is also a barrister and a prominent voice in Bangladeshi politics and law.
Full Name: Rumeen Farhana
Born: 19 August 1981
Birthplace: Islampur, Bijoynagar Upazila, Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Profession: Politician, Lawyer, Journalist, Writer
Political Party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
Position: International Affairs Secretary, BNP
Early Life:
Rumeen Farhana was born into a politically influential family in Islampur, Brahmanbaria. Her father, Oli Ahad, was a well-known Bangladeshi politician. She completed her secondary education at Holy Cross School and her higher secondary education at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College. Farhana pursued her higher studies in law from the University of London and later obtained her Bar-at-Law from Lincoln’s Inn, UK.
Career:
Rumeen Farhana is an established lawyer and politician. As a barrister, she worked in the legal profession at the High Court of Bangladesh. She serves as the International Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the major political parties in the country.
In the 11th National Parliamentary Elections, Farhana was elected as the only female Member of Parliament (MP) representing BNP, becoming one of the few opposition leaders in the parliament after the highly criticized 2018 elections. She remained an active voice for the party in Bangladesh’s political landscape until her resignation on 11 December 2022.
Additionally, Rumeen is a member of the Dhaka Lawyers Association and has also gained recognition as a writer and journalist, contributing to discussions on law and politics in Bangladesh.
Height, Weight & Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 Ft 4 Inch
- Weight: 57 Kgs
- Figure: 34-28-35
- Eye: Black
- Hair: Black
- Skin: Fair
Personal Life:
Rumeen Farhana is unmarried. Despite her prominent public profile, she has largely kept her personal life private and focuses on her professional commitments.
Controversies:
In 2019, Farhana applied for the allotment of a 10-katha plot in Dhaka’s Purbachal area, which is a legal privilege granted to MPs. However, her application was leaked, leading to speculation that this was politically motivated due to her opposition stance.
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Rumeen Farhana remains a significant figure in Bangladeshi politics, known for her dedication to law, justice, and advocacy for democratic values.