Shamsun Nahar Begum () is a

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politician, lawyer and a former Member of Parliament from a reserved seat.

Early life and education

Begum was born into a

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family in the village of Ujanigaon in

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. She completed her education until university, becoming a

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and

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Career

After completing her education, Begum became a qualified lawyer. She participated in the

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s as an

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candidate and successfully won a reserved seat in the 10th

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References

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