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Sheikh Hasina

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  • Born 28 September 1947
  • Age 77
  • Birth Place Tungipara, East Bengal Dominion Of Pakistan
  • Profession Politician, Writer
  • Political Party Awami League
  • In Office 10th Prime Minister Of Bangladesh 6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024, 8th Leader Of The House 6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024, Member Of Parliament 12 June 1996 - 6 August 2024, 2nd Leader Of The Opposition 10 October 2001 - 29 October 2006
  • Residence Sudha Sadan (demolished)

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Sheikh Hasina BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
As of August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, fled the country amid escalating political tensions and civil unrest. Sheikh Hasina, born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, has been a central figure in Bangladeshi politics for decades. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur R...

Sheikh Hasina PERSONAL LIFE

Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Mother Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
Spouse M. A. Wazed Miah ​ ​(1968; died 2009), ​
Children Sajeeb, Saima
Education Eden Mohila College, University of Dhaka

POSITIONS HELD BY Sheikh Hasina

Position Tenure
president 1981 - Present
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 10 July 1986 - 6 December 1987
Leader of the Opposition 10 July 1986 - 6 December 1987
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 5 March 1991 - 24 November 1995
Leader of the Opposition 5 March 1991 - 24 November 1995
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 14 July 1996 - 13 July 2001
Leader of the House 14 July 1996 - 13 July 2001
Prime Minister of Bangladesh 23 June 1996 - 15 July 2001
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 28 October 2001 - 27 October 2006
Leader of the Opposition 28 October 2001 - 27 October 2006
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 25 January 2009 - 24 January 2014
Leader of the House 25 January 2009 - 24 January 2014
Prime Minister of Bangladesh 6 January 2009 - 5 August 2024
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 29 January 2014 - 28 January 2019
Leader of the House 29 January 2014 - 28 January 2019
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh 30 January 2019 - Present
Leader of the House 30 January 2019 - Present
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh N/A

SHEIKH HASINA NEWS

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina and others from India: Home Adviser

February 05, 2025 6:25 pm

The Home Adviser said they are arresting those staying in the country while efforts are on to bring back others who are staying abroad.

1971 shapes India-Bangladesh history and future --- not August 5

February 04, 2025 10:13 pm

India must continue to flag attacks on minorities but from the highest levels of government, the message to Bangladesh must be clear: India is not pro or anti any dispensation

It's for people to decide if Awami League is 'pro-Bangladesh'. A ban won't help democracy

February 03, 2025 5:42 pm

If, at all, the Awami League is to be dissipated, it has to be routed in a free and fair election, without which a new ruling dispensation will not have political legitimacy

Amid fencing row, border security chiefs of India, Bangladesh to meet on Feb 17-20

February 01, 2025 4:45 am

“We expect all mutually agreed MoUs and agreements to be honoured. These form the basis for structured engagements between border guarding forces and facilitate creation of mutually beneficial security and trade infrastructure along the border,” he said.

Muhammad Yunus should leave, ask all to fight polls… only way out, India can help: Awami League leader

January 24, 2025 7:43 am

Azaduzzaman Khan Kamal: He has no authority to sit on the chair, he is not a leader, not a political figure. A very strange thing has happened to our country. Bangladesh has become a strange example.

In hiding, Bangladesh’s Awami League top brass connect with Sheikh Hasina, wait for ‘rule of law’ to return

January 24, 2025 10:32 pm

A third of leadership in prison, a third outside country, a third in hiding at home: Ex-MPs, Ministers tell The Indian Express.

‘Minorities targeted, bid to rewrite history in Bangladesh, take revenge for 1971 events’

January 24, 2025 4:54 pm

Among those sent to jail were veteran Awami League leaders and former Cabinet Ministers: Ramesh Chandra Sen, Narayan Chandra, and Sadhan Chandra Majumdar.

'Escaped death by 20 minutes': Deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina claims political opponents conspired to kill her

August 20, 2025 11:06 pm

The former premier became emotional, saying, "I am suffering, I am without my country, my home, everything has been burned."

Why Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, resigned as UK minister

January 16, 2025 2:33 am

Siddiq resigned as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister amidst growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina's niece Tulip Siddiq resigns as UK's Treasury minister over alleged Bangladeshi financial links

January 14, 2025 11:05 pm

Following Siddiq’s resignation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Emma Reynolds as Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

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