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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

Former Hasina govt minister Anisul Huq, her advisor Salman Rahman arrested in Dhaka

August 13, 2024 7:56 pm

According to the report, the police took them into custody while they were attempting to flee by waterway from the Sadarghat area of the capital on Tuesday.

Murder case filed against Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina

August 13, 2024 5:01 pm

The other accused are Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, among others.

A Bangladesh without Sheikh Hasina, a reset for Delhi

August 13, 2024 5:39 pm

Fall of Awami League regime calls for a measured and pragmatic response from India, keeping in mind regional stability and mutual interest.

US says it had no role in ousting of Bangladesh's Hasina

August 13, 2024 6:00 am

'We have had no involvement at all. Any reports or rumors that the United States government was involved in these events is simply false,' White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said.

5 dead, 200 incidents: Fear grips Hindus in Bangladesh, leaders meet Yunus today

August 14, 2024 6:57 am

About 91.04% of Bangladeshis are Muslims, and the remaining 9 percent has Hindus at (7.95%), Buddhists (0.61%) and Christians (0.30%) and others (0.12%) as per the 2022 census.

Soldiers to return to barracks after police resume operations: Bangladesh army chief

August 12, 2024 9:37 pm

He also said that there is improvement in the law and order situation in the country.

Daily Briefing: Sebi defends its chief amid Hindenburg allegations; Lessons from Paris Olympics; and more

August 12, 2024 8:53 am

In today's edition: Sebi comes out in defence of its chairperson Madhabi Buch after Hindenburg allegations; Paris Olympics leaves India with a few smiles — and many red flags; and more

Express in Dhaka: ‘Students brought her down because they felt stifled... but when Mujib’s statues were destroyed, we cried’

August 14, 2024 6:57 am

On the streets of Dhaka as regime changes: Protesters manage traffic, anti-Hasina writing on the wall

Vandita Mishra writes: Ahead of Independence Day

August 11, 2024 10:17 pm

The onus is on both government and Opposition to prove themselves anew, to lower their voice and act with humility

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina did not resign before fleeing to Delhi, says son

August 10, 2024 10:31 am

Wazed also said Hasina's Awami League party would contest the next election, which he said must be held within three months.

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