Sheikh Hasina Wazed- Bangladesh Former Prime Minister

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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

News

SHEIKH HASINA NEWS

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Bangladesh’s Yunus claims he had appealed to PM Modi over Sheikh Hasina’s online speeches, citing 'unrest'

June 12, 2025 1:10 pm

Yunus, during the interaction, also made a mention of the informal diplomatic note issued to India seeking Hasina's extradition.

In Bangladesh, India must reach out to those it long ignored

June 10, 2025 5:48 pm

It is time for India to look beyond the Awami League. It is time to project a fresh, positive image to Bangladeshi voters and work on the best option

Muhammad Yunus announces elections: Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh elections

Elections in Bangladesh announced, but justice and reforms remain centre stage

June 09, 2025 12:51 pm

The injured and the comrades of those who lost their lives in the revolution would not allow the transitional government to get away with merely holding an election, without advancing the causes of justice

One year of Modi 3.0: Complex foreign policy challenges in a chaotic Trump world

June 09, 2025 12:49 pm

With a number exceeding 3.3 lakh, Indians make up one of the largest foreign student cohorts in the US. New Delhi’s diplomatic challenge in Washington has become more complicated in Trump’s world

10 months after taking over, Yunus announces elections in Bangladesh

June 09, 2025 5:48 pm

Muhammad Yunus announces elections: Yunus took charge following a student-led uprising that forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India, ending her long-standing grip on power in the South Asian nation.

To truly break with the past, Bangladesh needs robust institutions, not vendetta

June 05, 2025 11:19 am

In view of the speed with which the interim government is proceeding to try Bangladesh’s ousted leader, it may be worth reflecting on the question of time and the pursuit of justice

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to flee from Bangladesh following violent protests in the country

With charges against Sheikh Hasina, ICT in Bangladesh has come full circle

June 03, 2025 12:37 pm

The International Criminal Tribunal has previously executed four Jamaat leaders and a Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader

Bangladesh sent a formal request to India to extradite Sheikh Hasina in December 2024.

Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity: The court in question, what she is accused of

June 02, 2025 11:56 am

Sheikh Hasina crimes charges: The International Crimes Tribunal was formed under a 1973 Act that was meant to prosecute war criminals during the 1971 war with Pakistan. Ironically, it was Hasina who revived it later on.

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity in Bangladesh

June 01, 2025 4:54 pm

Sheikh Hasina charged 2025: The tribunal’s move follows the May 12 submission of an investigation report that, for the first time, officially named Hasina as the authority who ordered the killings.

Hafiz Saeed-led outfit leaders claim involvement in Hasina’s ouster

June 01, 2025 7:55 am

The claims by JuD — Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi, a UN-designated terrorist — came during their speeches earlier this week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Donald Trump's peace efforts in Gaza.

PM Modi hails Trump’s Gaza peace efforts as Hamas agrees to return Israeli hostages

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed US President Donald Trump's peace efforts in Gaza again. PM Modi's statement came after Donald Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza strip, following Hamas' partial agreement to the US President's peace plan. Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages and the bodies of the deceased and enter negotiations to end the war in the region.

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