Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina Wazed is a Bengali politician and leader of the Awami League political party. She has served as prime minister of Bangladesh twice and has been ranked among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

September 28, 1947

Age :

77

Sheikh Hasina Wazed, a Bengali politician born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh), is the leader of the Awami League political party. She has held the position of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for several terms, first from 1996 to 2001 and then from 2009 to the present. In 2018, she was listed among Time’s 100 most influential people and has also been featured on Forbes’ annual list of the 100 most powerful women.

As Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina has focused on promoting economic growth and social development in Bangladesh, with particular emphasis on education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment. She has also played a significant role in the country’s foreign policy initiatives, such as peacekeeping efforts and climate change advocacy.

Some of her notable achievements include her involvement in the establishment of the Ganges Barrage Project, fostering agricultural growth, and providing leadership during humanitarian crises like the 2017 Rohingya refugee crisis.

Currently serving her fourth term as Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina has gained international recognition for her leadership and contributions to socio-economic development.