Monday, 2 September 2024

Sheikh Hasina Wazed

Sheikh Hasina Wazed (born September 28, 1947) is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the 10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again from January 2009 to August 2024. She is the daughter of founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first President of Bangladesh. Having served a combined total of over 20 years, she is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Bangladesh's history. She was also the longest-serving female head of government in the world. Her rule ended in self-imposed exile in 2024 following a period of sustained violent protests.

10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Current Term

In office: January 6, 2009 – August 5, 2024

Presidents: Iajuddin Ahmed, Zillur Rahman, Mohammad Abdul Hamid, Mohammed Shahabuddin

Preceded by: Fakhruddin Ahmed (as Chief Adviser)

Succeeded by: Muhammad Yunus (as Chief Adviser)

Previous Term

In office: June 23, 1996 – July 15, 2001

Presidents: Abdur Rahman Biswas, Shahabuddin Ahmed

Preceded by: Muhammad Habibur Rahman (as Chief Adviser)

Succeeded by: Latifur Rahman (as Chief Adviser)

8th Leader of the House

Current Term

In office: January 6, 2009 – August 5, 2024

Preceded by: Khaleda Zia

Succeeded by: TBD

Previous Term

In office: June 23, 1996 – July 15, 2001

Preceded by: Khaleda Zia

Succeeded by: Khaleda Zia

8th President of Awami League

Incumbent

Assumed office: February 16, 1981

General Secretaries: Abdur Razzaq, Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, Zillur Rahman, Abdul Jalil, Sayed Ashraful Islam, Obaidul Quader

Preceded by: Abdul Malek Ukil

Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament

Current Term

In office: June 12, 1996 – August 6, 2024

Preceded by: Mujibur Rahman Howlader

Succeeded by: TBD

Constituency: Gopalganj-3

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