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Five women have taken up the role of Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in Jhenaidah district, effectively carrying out their duties across five upazilas. These dedicated UNOs have actively participated in initiatives to prevent child marriages, improve education standards, raise awareness against dowry, eradicate drugs, empower women, promote people-friendly union councils, and implement digital land systems.
The UNOs work tirelessly day and night, gathering information about government programmes and engaging in various social activities. They have made a significant impact on the lives of the people in Jhenaidah district, and they are an inspiration to others.
The five women UNOs in Jhenaidah are Sadia Jerin in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila, Razia Akhter Chowdhury in Shailkupa Upazila, Sushmita Saha in Harinakundu Upazila, Israt Jahan in Kaliganj Upazila, and Uchen May in Kotchadpur Upazila.
Sadia Jerin previously served as the Upazila Nirbahi Officer in Kaliganj before being appointed to Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila in December 2022. Razia Akhtar Chowdhury, who passed the 34th BCS examination in administration, assumed her role in Shailkupa Upazila on October 2, 2022. Sushmita Saha joined as the Upazila Nirbahi Officer in Harinakundu Upazila on March 9, 2022, after passing the 34th BCS examination. Israt Jahan became the Kaliganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer on December 20, 2022, while Uchen May took charge as the Kotchadpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer on March 12, 2023.
Their efforts to prevent child marriages have gained significant attention. They promptly respond to reports, taking necessary actions, and imposing fines when required. These women UNOs have been praised for their outstanding work in addressing issues such as child marriage, education quality, drug abuse, and dowry.
Sadia Jerin, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Sadar Upazila, emphasised her commitment to serving the citizens and working tirelessly day and night to ensure proper government services. Israt Jahan, the UNO of Kaliganj Upazila, expressed her dedication to both her official responsibilities and her role as a responsible member of society. Uchen May, the UNO of Kotchadpur Upazila, highlighted the equal capabilities of both male and female UNOs in effectively connecting with people at all levels and serving the upazila with utmost efficiency and dedication.
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