Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Chaudhury's most significant achievement is her historic tenure as the first female Speaker of Bangladesh's parliament, a role she held for over a decade. Her leadership in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association from 2014 to 2017 further extended her influence, making her a prominent figure in parliamentary democracy across the Commonwealth. Her awards, including the Asia Society's Humanitarian Service Award and the World Women Leadership Congress Award, reflect her dedication to women's rights and empowerment.

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury receiving an award

AwardsChaudhury has received recognition for her work in gender equality and parliamentary leadership. She won the Asia Society's Humanitarian Service Award in 2010 for her advocacy against violence against women, and the World Women Leadership Congress Award in 2015. She also received the Commonwealth Gender Chair on behalf of Bangladesh for 2010–2011.

Honours & Distinctions

Commonwealth Gender Chair

Commonwealth·2010

Received on behalf of Bangladesh for 2010–2011.

Records & Feats

First woman to serve as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad

Historic First·2013

Elected on 30 April 2013, breaking a historic barrier in Bangladeshi politics.

Youngest person ever elected Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad

Career Milestone·2013

At age 46, she became the youngest to hold the office.