Dhaka, 02 Sep (HS): Bangladesh Speaker Dr Shirin

Sharman Choudhary submitted her resignation to President Mohammad Shahabuddin,

27 days after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Dr Choudhary became

the first female speaker in Bangladesh’s history on April 30, 2013. The

President dissolved the parliament on August 5, after Sheikh Hasina quit and

fled the country. The interim government was formed on August 8.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar