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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
Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia, Jamaat-e-Islami: What to know about 5 key figures in Bangladesh politics
August 06, 2024 1:18 pm
The current protests are believed to stem from a larger sense of dissatisfaction over Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Who are the other major players in Bangladesh politics? We explain.
Why Sheikh Hasina had to flee Bangladesh -- and the lesson from her ouster
August 06, 2024 10:45 am
Her resignation shows why economic progress cannot overcome repression of democracy, civil liberties
Sheikh Hasina lands at Hindon IAF base after fleeing Bangladesh
August 05, 2024 7:50 pm
She is reported to be travelling in a Bangladesh Air Force transport aircraft, which made a stopover in India.
Meet General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the man in charge of Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation
August 05, 2024 6:58 pm
Sheikh Hasina, aged 76, departed Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, as protesters surged into the building.
From longest-serving PM of Bangladesh to fleeing the country: The rise and fall of Sheikh Hasina
August 05, 2024 5:22 pm
Despite being at the helm of power for so long, Hasina’s opponents have constantly accused her of growing increasingly autocratic and called her a threat to the country’s democracy.
As Sheikh Hasina flees, what does it mean for India? Six preliminary takeaways from Bangladesh's crisis
August 07, 2024 1:24 pm
Hasina has been a good friend, and New Delhi will be fearing a return to Islamist radicalism in its eastern neighbourhood. The Pakistan border is hot again, the LAC standoff with China continues, and the turmoil in Myanmar is a huge problem for India's Northeast
Watch: Protesters vandalise Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue in Bangladesh
August 05, 2024 4:32 pm
Student demonstrations spiralled into deadly clashes between the anti-government protesters and the police in Bangladesh on Sunday, killing close to 100 people.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina lands in India, meets Ajit Doval, taken to safe house; set to go to UK
August 06, 2024 10:31 am
Sheikh Hasina’s unceremonious exit and the turmoil on Dhaka streets has got India worried and concerned that the popular anger against her may also singe Delhi, seen as a trusted ally and supporter of the Awami League.
Sheikh Hasina Resignation Highlights: All-party meeting on Bangladesh crisis in New Delhi; student protest leader urge interim govt under Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus
August 06, 2024 12:03 pm
Sheikh Hasina Resignation, Bangladesh Protest News Highlights: Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman who took charge yesterday is likely to meet the protest coordinators at 12 pm local time on Tuesday, as per the army's statement.
Tension rises in Bangladesh as student leaders reject PM Hasina's call for dialogue
August 03, 2024 6:02 pm
PM Hasina's call came a day after new protests erupted on Friday, leaving two people dead and more than 100 injured as over 2,000 protesters gathered in parts of the capital, some shouting “down with the autocrat” and demanding justice for victims.
