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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

UN team arrive in Dhaka to discuss modalities of probe over killings of protesters

August 22, 2024 9:23 pm

As per the report, in a media advisory, the UN office in Bangladesh stated that a team from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights would be visiting Dhaka from 22-29 September.

Sheikh Hasina gone, her party leaders in hiding: We could sense the anger, she didn’t listen

August 22, 2024 8:10 am

Need to engage with interim govt, will be a long haul: Awami League leaders.

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and aides face new charges in Bangladesh, total cases now at 33

August 21, 2024 7:28 pm

These include 27 cases related to murder, four for crimes against humanity and genocide, and one for abduction.

BNP Secretary-General asks India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face trial

August 20, 2024 11:53 pm

Hasina, 76, resigned and fled to India on August 5 following massive protests by students and others against her government over a controversial quota system in government jobs.

Another complaint filed with Bangladesh's tribunal against Sheikh Hasina, 23 others

August 20, 2024 7:06 pm

This is the fourth complaint filed with the International Crimes Tribunal accusing the 76-year-old former premier, who resigned and fled to India on August 5.

Can Sheikh Hasina be extradited to Bangladesh? What are India’s options?

August 20, 2024 12:51 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, where she faces a number of criminal cases

Interim govt chief Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of Bangladesh

August 18, 2024 5:10 pm

His comments came as he briefed diplomats stationed in Dhaka for the first time since the interim government's inception. Yunus said he took over a country that was in many ways a complete mess.

Why Bangladesh’s Mujib-focused history came under attack

August 18, 2024 4:11 pm

As the popular narrative on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Bangladesh Liberation War comes under a cloud, a look at the people and movements overlooked in the writing of the country’s history.

Another murder case filed against ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina

August 17, 2024 11:49 pm

The case was filed against Hasina, former education minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel, and 32 others, including several Awami League leaders, in Chandgaon, bdnews24.com portal reported. An additional 40 to 50 unidentified people have also been made accused in the case, it said.

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