Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papia
Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papia is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and the former Member of Parliament from a reserved seat.[1] Her husband, Harunur Rashid, is a Member of Parliament.[2]
Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papia | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1967 Nilphamari District |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Harunur Rashid |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
Early life
Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papia was born on 1 March 1967 in Nilphamari District. His father's ancestral home was in Gopalpur, Lalpur upazila of Natore.
Career
Papia was elected to parliament from reserved seat as a Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate in 2009.[3] She served as the General Secretary of Chapainawabganj District unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[4] On 16 June 2015, she was arrested on arson charges by Bangladesh Police.[5]
References
- "Papiya's children demand their mom's release". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "Now BNP's Papia seeks plot from govt". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "45 woman MPs elected". The Daily Star. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "BNP warns MP Papia". The Daily Star. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "Papia lands in jail on surrender". The Daily Star. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
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