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Sheikh Hasina Wajid Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Brief biography

Sheikh Hasina Wajid Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Brief biography:



Early Life and Education


Sheikh Hasina Wajid was born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). She is the eldest of five children to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, and Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib.


Hasina studied at the University of Dhaka, graduating with a degree in psychology in 1973. She later earned a master's degree in education from the same university.


Political Career


Hasina's entry into politics was marked by tragedy when her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was assassinated in 1975. She spent years in exile, returning to Bangladesh in 1981 to lead the Awami League, her father's political party.



Hasina became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the first time in 1996, serving until 2001. She was re-elected in 2008 and has since served as Prime Minister, winning consecutive terms in 2014 and 2018.


Achievements and Policies


Under Hasina's leadership, Bangladesh has experienced significant economic growth, poverty reduction, and improvements in healthcare and education. She has implemented policies aimed at:


1. Empowering women and marginalized communities

2. Promoting economic development and foreign investment

3. Strengthening democracy and the rule of law

4. Addressing climate change and environmental concerns


Awards and Recognition


Hasina has received numerous awards and recognition for her leadership and contributions to development, including:


1. UNESCO Peace Tree Award (2014)

2. United Nations Champions of the Earth Award (2015)

3. Global Women's Leadership Award (2016)

4. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development (2019)


Personal Life


Hasina is married to Dr. M.A. Wajid Miah, a nuclear scientist. She has one son, Sajeeb Wajid Joy, who is involved in politics and serves as her adviser.


Please note that this biography is a brief summary, and there may be additional details and aspects of Hasina's life not included here.

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