Sheikh Hasina: Life, political struggle and a long journey in the history of Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina: Life, political struggle and a long journey in the history of Bangladesh September 28 is a well-known date associated with the political history of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina was born on this day in 1947 in Tungipara, Gopalganj. She is the eldest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, one of the main leaders of the independence movement of Bangladesh, and Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib. Her 79th birthday is on September 28, 2026. Sheikh Hasina's political career has been intertwined with important developments in the state and politics of Bangladesh for decades. Leadership of the Awami League, opposition politics, serving multiple terms as Prime Minister, various economic and infrastructural initiatives, and at the same time, debates on elections, political rights, and human rights are important parts of her political career. To understand her life, one must look at her personal history and the political changes in Bangladesh side by side. The 1975 family massacre, long exile, re...