About Salma Sobhan
Lived 1937 – 2003 (aged 66). Salma Sobhan was a Bangladeshi barrister.
Background
Sobhan was born in London in 1937. Her father, Mohammed Ikramullah, was the first foreign secretary of Pakistan. Her mother, Begum Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah, was one of the first two women members of Pakistan's Constituent Assembly,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Salma Sobhan?
Bangladeshi lawyer and sister of Princess Sarvath Al Hassan
When was Salma Sobhan born?
Salma Sobhan was born on 11 August 1937 in London.
When did Salma Sobhan die?
Salma Sobhan died on 30 December 2003 in Gulshan Thana.
What was Salma Sobhan's occupation?
Salma Sobhan was a barrister.
What nationality was Salma Sobhan?
Salma Sobhan was Bangladeshi.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salma Sobhan. https://biography.guide/salma-sobhan/
MLA: "Salma Sobhan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salma-sobhan/.
Chicago: "Salma Sobhan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/salma-sobhan/.
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