skip to content

Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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)

Other Related Pages:

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

After Hasina, the road ahead for Bangladesh

August 17, 2024 10:41 pm

Bangladesh is a country in the throes of a transition — student-led protests, a clampdown followed by over 500 deaths, and a prime minister deposed. From Dhaka, Diplomatic Editor SHUBHAJIT ROY reports on the new set of stakeholders, the challenges of the regime change and the road ahead, the most fraught since the 1971 Liberation War

India blundered by putting all eggs in one (Hasina) basket, needs to shift policy: BNP

August 18, 2024 9:05 am

Will be surprised if request made to India for ex-PM’s extradition, Yunus has the aura to tell Army to back off: Abdul Moyeen Khan

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a cause of concern, our country had greater responsibility towards the people, says Bhagwat

August 16, 2024 10:13 am

“Our country has a great responsibility towards the people who are subjected to atrocities... The government has to tackle the situation, while it is also necessary that the society fulfills its duty and commitment towards the nation,” he said

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists

August 15, 2024 7:13 pm

On Thursday, the protesters attacked Hasina’s supporters who attempted to get to the site. They manhandled many and checked the visitors’ phones and identity cards while threatening journalists for filming the incidents at the scene, witnesses said.

Bangladesh News Live Updates: Protesters attack Hasina supporters, harass journalists as ex-PM's extradition remain uncertain

August 15, 2024 6:08 pm

Bangladesh News Live Updates: Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain met with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma.

Complaint filed at International Crime Tribunal accuses Hasina & others of committing genocide, crimes against humanity

August 14, 2024 10:01 pm

A Supreme Court lawyer filed the case on behalf of Bulbul Kabir, father of slain Arif Ahmed Siyam, a class 9 student who was shot dead by police during the protest on August 5.

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina seeks justice, calls for mourning on day father was killed

August 18, 2024 9:11 am

Hasina's call to people to gather in Dhaka on August 15 could lead to another flashpoint for the interim government, which has been backed by the Army and student protesters.

Bangladesh scraps national holiday on Aug 15 marking Bangabandhu's assassination

August 14, 2024 2:31 am

According to the press release issued by the Chief Advisor's Office, the cancellation of the August 15 holiday was approved in today's meeting of the Advisory Council.

In first statement after ouster, ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina demands punishment for those involved in July killings

August 13, 2024 10:25 pm

Hasina, issued her first statement after the ouster through her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, she appealed to her countrymen to observe the National Mourning Day on August 15.

How Hasina's stay in India presents a dilemma for New Delhi

August 14, 2024 12:06 am

New Delhi has long been concerned about human trafficking, infiltration and terrorist activities along the frontier, particularly as Bangladesh borders the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, which are prone to violent insurgencies.

Edition
Install the Express App for
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us