If Shirin finally becomes President, it will be a milestone for Muslim-majority Bangladesh. Not only will she be the first woman President, but also perhaps one of the youngest ever in the world.
Bangladesh's Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury is possibly going to be the country's first woman President.Top Awami League sources told IANS that the ruling party has decided to field Chowdhury despite some factions pitching for .