Maherin Chowdhury
Maherin Chowdhury | |
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মাহেরিন চৌধুরী | |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 |
| Died | 22 July 2025 (aged 46–47) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Cause of death | Extensive burn injuries |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Employer | Milestone School |
| Known for | Her efforts to save the children from the fire in the 2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash |
| Relatives | Ziaur Rahman (uncle) Khaleda Zia (aunt) Tarique Rahman (cousin) |
| Family | Zia family |
| Awards | Independence Award (2026) |
Maherin Chowdhury (Bengali: মাহেরিন চৌধুরী; 1978/1979 – 21 July 2025) was a Bangladeshi school teacher who died in the 2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash. She is best remembered for her efforts of saving at least 20 children from burning, while engulfed in flames.