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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

Two killed in fresh Bangladesh protests, pressure mounts on government

August 02, 2024 10:54 pm

Over 2,000 protesters gathered in Dhaka, rallying against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Some chanted “down with the autocrat”, while others marched with chants of "we want justice" and waved anti-government banners

Will take foreign technical assistance for judicial body probing deaths: Bangladesh PM Hasina

July 30, 2024 5:51 pm

"We will take foreign technical assistance in the judicial inquiry committee to make it appropriate, qualitative and highly standard," the Dhaka Tribune newspaper quoted Hasina as saying.

In Bangladesh protests, a state in denial

July 27, 2024 9:44 am

It is the government's callousness, sycophancy of its supporters that led to student in Bangladesh protests against jobs quota

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says army was deployed to ensure security of lives and properties

July 24, 2024 1:25 am

Hasina's comments came a day after Bangladesh's Supreme Court scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs, meeting a key demand of protesters. The rallies have sparked one of the deadliest outbreaks of violence in the country for years.

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

July 23, 2024 9:18 pm

The government has announced an easing of the curfew, allowing people to shop for essentials and offices to reopen for limited hours

Amid violent protests, Bangladesh's Supreme Court scales back govt job quota

July 22, 2024 8:29 am

Protesters have demanded some university officials step down from their positions as they failed to safeguard the campuses

Bangladesh announces 'public-holiday' after ‘shoot-on-sight’ curfew: Here is what happened today

July 21, 2024 1:11 am

The curfew, which began at midnight on Friday, is expected to last until Sunday morning with authorities announcing next two days - Sunday and Monday to be public holiday with only emergency services allowed to operate.

Bangladesh Protests Highlights: Over 4,500 Indians have returned from Bangladesh, says MEA

August 12, 2024 2:43 pm

Bangladesh Protests Highlights: Death toll currently at 151 amid violent clashes between police and protesters

Bangladesh, China sign 21 agreements, MoU as PM Hasina meets President Xi

July 10, 2024 5:38 pm

China will help Bangladesh economically in four ways by giving grants, interest-free loans, concessional loans and commercial loans, the Chinese President said during the bilateral meeting with Hasina, Bangladesh's state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported.

‘Haribhanga’ mangoes, hilsa and roshogolla: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina responds to Tripura’s gift of 500 kg queen pineapples

June 27, 2024 9:46 pm

The queen pineapple, famous for its exquisite taste and high nutritional value, is a testament to the state’s rich agricultural heritage and has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag last year.

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