Rajshahi gets first female DC in its 254-yr history
Prior to her new assignment, she was a zonal Settlement Officer in Chattogram
Afia Akhter, female Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Rajshahi. Photo: BSS
Rajshahi district got a female Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate for the first time in its 254-year history since 1769.
Afia Akhter joined Rajshahi as 127th DC today (3 November). Prior to her new assignment, she was a zonal Settlement Officer in Chattogram.
Rajshahi district was established on 16 December 1769, and CW Bawton Raus was given the appointment as the first DC.
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Afia Akhter, born in Kotwali Thana in Jashore district, obtained BA and MA degrees in the Department of International Relations at Dhaka University in 1998 and 1999 respectively.
After joining as an administration cadre officer through the 25th BCS, her first posting was at the Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner's office as an assistant commissioner.
