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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 |
SHEIKH HASINA NEWS
Nearly 232 deaths reported in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's ouster
August 10, 2024 10:07 am
On Friday, hundreds of people gathered in Dhaka to protest against the violence targeting the country's Hindu minority since former Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country earlier this week.
Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina's son accuses foreign intelligence of instigating protests
August 10, 2024 6:59 am
'I now firmly believe this was instigated by a small group and most likely by a foreign intelligence agency. I strongly suspect the ISI,' said Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
Express View: Delhi must reach out to Dhaka
August 10, 2024 12:54 am
Delhi must lend support to Yunus. It must also carry out a review of how government agencies turned a blind eye to gathering storm in Bangladesh
Govt panel to open channels with Bangladesh, ensure minorities safe
August 10, 2024 7:28 am
Earlier this week, the BSF addressed multiple incidents of civilian gatherings near the India-Bangladesh border.
Ex-Naval commando, fmr Election Commissioner, and more: Meet Bangladesh's interim govt
August 09, 2024 8:13 pm
With Mohammad Yunus at the helm in Bangladesh, an interim government has been sworn in. It comprises a wide range of figures, from young student activists to career diplomats, with some representation for women and minority groups.
'We stand against 'racially based attacks, incitement to violence': UN on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
August 09, 2024 12:40 pm
Several Hindu temples, households and businesses have been vandalised, and at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party have been killed in the violence since Monday, when Hasina resigned and fled to India.
Sheikh Hasina will return to Bangladesh for elections, her son says
August 09, 2024 11:50 am
Hasina fled to neighbouring India on Monday after weeks of deadly protests forced her to quit. A caretaker government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday, which will be tasked with holding elections.
The rise and fall of ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
August 09, 2024 4:54 pm
Sheikh Hasina’s journey—from the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father to a formidable leader—spanned decades of political turbulence and personal loss. Her fall from power leaves the country at a crossroads, questioning the very ideals that once defined Bangladesh's path to independence.
Sheikh Hasina in India amid UK asylum roadblock: What is India’s policy on refugees?
August 09, 2024 4:14 pm
India has decided to let Sheikh Hasina stay in the country despite the lack of an official policy on refugees. What questions arise when refugees are allowed and what principles govern their return?
Monitoring situation in Bangladesh, says UK as Hasina's London dream remains hazy
August 09, 2024 1:28 am
Speculation continues about Hasina’s plans after she fled Dhaka due to violent clashes and is believed to be in a safe house in Delhi, as per reports.
IIT Hyderabad graduate goes viral with work culture comparison between India and Japan
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An Indian professional based in Japan has sparked online discussion after a video of her comparing work culture in the two countries went viral on Instagram. In the clip, the woman, an IIT Hyderabad graduate, introduces herself as a project manager at Rakuten and says that she secured the role through campus placements.