Chittagong Welcomes Its First Female Deputy Commissioner

Farida Khanam became Chittagong’s first female Deputy Commissioner in September 2024, breaking a 252-year tradition.

She aims to build trust and improve public services through reforms like monthly public hearings.
Committed to combating corruption and upholding human rights, she draws inspiration from her father’s values of honesty and service.
Farida seeks collaboration to modernize Chittagong while honoring its cultural heritage and independence martyrs.
A 25th BCS officer, she graduated in Political Science from the University of Dhaka and joined the administration in 2006.

News & Photo Source: Daily Janakantha