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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 seeks deposed PM Hasina's trial in ICC alongside domestic court

November 28, 2024 5:43 pm

The ICC prosecutor, however, said the international court would like to extend cooperation to ICT-BD, which by now, has issued an arrest warrant for Hasina and several top-ranking members of her Awami League party.

Ex-Bangladesh PM and Sheikh Hasina rival Khaleda Zia acquitted in graft case

November 27, 2024 4:43 pm

Khaleda Zia served as the PM of Bangladesh from March 1991 to March 1996, and again from June 2001 to October 2006.

Bangladesh's interim govt to seek Interpol support to repatriate Hasina

November 10, 2024 5:33 pm

Hasina and her party leaders face accusations of ordering brutal suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, resulting in numerous casualties during the July-August protests.

Why students in Bangladesh are protesting again

October 25, 2024 4:14 pm

A months-long agitation by disgruntled students led to the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Student organisations have now hit the streets again, this time calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Here is why

Protesters demand removal of Bangladesh president over comments on Hasina's resignation

October 23, 2024 8:44 am

In an interview with Bangla daily Manab Zamin last week, Shahabuddin said he does not have any documentary evidence of Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country in August amidst student-led mass protests.

No documentary evidence of Hasina's resignation as PM, says Bangladesh President

October 21, 2024 10:17 pm

On August 5, the nation's president himself mentioned in a speech that he had received and accepted the resignation letter of Hasina, he said while responding to questions from journalists at the Secretariat on the President's statement. “

Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina: Can she be extradited from India?

October 18, 2024 1:04 pm

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty, under whose provisions Bangladesh may seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But this does not necessarily mean that she will be extradited to her home country. Here is why

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, 45 others for 'crimes against humanity'

October 17, 2024 3:45 pm

Hasina faces nearly 200 cases, primarily related to murders that occurred during the mass student protests. More than 230 people were killed in Bangladesh during the protests, which ultimately led to the fall of Hasina's government.

‘Sheikh Hasina didn’t anticipate her downfall... if you’re in power for 15 years, you feel all is well’: Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty

October 12, 2024 7:45 pm

Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on the ties between the two countries and the interim government in Bangladesh. The session was moderated by Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor

Understanding 'hilsa diplomacy': Why Bangladesh has given the best Durga Pujo gift this year

October 01, 2024 4:09 pm

The cross-border politics of ilish maach, the fish Bengal swears by.

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