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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

Influx from Bangladesh: Should India deal leniently with illegal migrants fleeing religious persecution?

March 07, 2025 7:27 am

To prevent infiltration from Bangladesh, the Tripura Police have focused on inter-agency cooperation, taking strict action against human traffickers, identifying fake document makers and routes frequented by traffickers and smugglers, and intensifying checking at railway stations, bus stands and the airport.

Day after Hasina accused Yunus of 'unleashing terrorists', Bangladesh interim govt says ousted PM's extradition 'top priority'

February 19, 2025 3:24 am

Hasina accused Yunus of dissolving all inquiry committees and “unleashing terrorists” to butcher people, further alleging, “They are destroying Bangladesh.”

Why Sheikh Hasina's opponents in Bangladesh are targeting the legacy of Mujibur Rahman

February 13, 2025 7:17 am

Anti-Hasina protesters have routinely attacked the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and father of the former PM. Why? What role has Bangabandhu played in Hasina’s politics?

Extradition issue bilateral process, hope states cooperate: UN officials on Hasina

February 12, 2025 9:30 pm

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”.

India's remarks on Mujibur Rahman's residence demolition 'unwarranted', says Bangladesh

February 10, 2025 10:00 am

Thousands of protesters on Wednesday last set fire to the 32 Dhanmondi residence of Rahman in Dhaka.

India summons Bangla envoy: No role in Hasina comments

February 08, 2025 2:08 am

MEA also clarified India's position regarding remarks made by Sheikh Hasina, saying the comments attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister were made in her individual capacity and that India had no role to play in it.

Dhaka mob torches home of Hasina father, Delhi slams vandalism

February 07, 2025 5:06 am

The mob attack, which followed Hasina’s call to her supporters to stand up against the interim government in Dhaka, led to a sense of disquiet in South Block.

The story of Dhanmondi 32, Mujibur Rahman’s home now reduced to ruins in Dhaka

February 06, 2025 1:24 pm

Mujibur Rahman’s Home Demolition: Attack on Bangladesh’s iconic national monument reflects anger at Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, a different vision of the country’s struggle for liberation. Here’s how Bangabandhu built his home into the heart of the nationalist struggle against the brutal Pakistani regime

Protesters torch Mujibur Rehman’s house in Dhaka; can’t demolish history, says Sheikh Hasina

February 06, 2025 11:15 am

Protesters last night torched and tore down parts of the Dhanmondi-32, the residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, after demolition calls on social media of what they said was a “pilgrimage site of fascism”.

'Building can be demolished not history,' says Sheikh Hasina after mob sets father's house on fire in Bangladesh

February 06, 2025 10:21 am

The rally in Dhaka was organised against Sheikh Hasina’s scheduled live speech at 9 pm on Wednesday, alongside a broader call dubbed "Bulldozer Procession”.

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