| Office | Member of Parliament
|
|---|---|
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Zulfiker Ali Bhutto
|
Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and a member of parliament from Jhalokathi-2.[1]
Career
Following the death of her husband, Member of Parliament Zulfiker Ali Bhutto, his widow was elected to represent the Jhalokati-2 constituency during a 2000 by-election. Running as a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, she secured the seat and successfully defended it in the 2001 general election by defeating Amir Hossain Amu of the Awami League[2]. She continued her political career and was eventually re-elected to the 13th Bangladeshi Parliament under the BNP banner.[3]
Lawsuit
She faced a 2006 lawsuit from her brother-in-law, Chunnu Mollah—who alleged her involvement in her husband’s death[4]
References
- ↑ 17 women leaders ready to fight from Barishal division. The Independent.
- ↑ Parliament Election Result of 1991,1996,2001Bangladesh Election Information and Statistics. votemonitor.net. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ↑ BNP candidate Israt Sultana wins Jhalakathi-2 | News. BSS(2026-02-13). Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ↑ Lawmaker sued for 'killing' husband. The Daily Star(27 May 2006). Retrieved 2026-02-17.