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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

Sheikh Hasina Verdict Highlights: Bangladesh asks India to hand over Sheikh Hasina; New Delhi vows ‘constructive engagement’

November 21, 2025 10:07 pm

Sheikh Hasina Verdict Highlights: Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was awarded death sentence by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) after it found her guilty of crimes against humanity.

Crude bombs, arson attacks rock Dhaka as Bangladesh tightens security ahead of Hasina verdict

November 17, 2025 8:30 am

Amid rising attacks, Dhaka Metropolitan Police instructed officers to open fire on anyone engaged in arson or life-threatening activities.

Bangladesh beefs up security ahead of special tribunal's verdict against Sheikh Hasina

November 16, 2025 11:28 am

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will deliver the verdict against 78-year-old Hasina on Monday.

‘Never ordered firing on civilians’: Hasina denies crimes against humanity as Bangladesh awaits tribunal verdict

November 14, 2025 10:49 am

Hasina, who was ousted in August 2024 after weeks of student-led protests, is accused of personally directing security forces in a campaign that left hundreds dead.

Sheikh Hasina needs to take responsibility. But Mohammad Yunus regime raises concerns

November 14, 2025 6:30 am

The coming weeks will be decisive in shaping the country’s political future. India must remain vigilant, decouple its foreign policy from Bangladesh’s internal turbulence and prepare to engage widely and constructively with stakeholders.

Special Bangladeshi tribunal to deliver verdict against Hasina on Nov 17

November 13, 2025 1:26 pm

A journalist at the tightly guarded special court in Dhaka confirmed the three-judge tribunal's scheduled verdict against Hasina.

Bangladesh braces for disruption as Awami League calls for 'lockdown' to protest trial against Sheikh Hasina

November 13, 2025 12:14 pm

Hasina is facing charges of crimes against humanity, which involves a crackdown on student-led protests that ended her 15 year rule in the country.

‘Bangladesh can’t and won’t remain in this state… will rise again’: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

November 13, 2025 10:16 am

In an email interview to The Indian Express, from an undisclosed location in Delhi, she said that, “In Delhi, I am free to go about my day and do what I wish, within reason.”

Will return to Bangladesh only after ‘participatory democracy’ is restored, says Sheikh Hasina

November 12, 2025 8:27 pm

Hasina accused the unelected administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of “endangering ties with India and empowering extremist forces”.

Former Bangladesh minister alleges USAID, Clinton family backed plot to oust Sheikh Hasina: 'There is a nexus'

November 10, 2025 9:52 am

Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury said that the violent unrest that forced Hasina to flee Bangladesh was “carefully planned” and supported by Western interests.

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