Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1996–2001, 2009–2024)
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Sheikh Hasina Wazed is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again from January 2009 to August 2024. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh. Having served for a combined total of over 20 years, she is the longest serving prime minister in the history of Bangladesh. She was the world's longest-serving female head of government. Her authoritarian regime ended in self-imposed exile following a series of violent protests in 2024.
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Submarines and Surveillance: Undersea battle for Bay of Bengal dominanceRegardless, Hasina's claim highlighted the strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal for the US and its allies, such as India.DNA - Published | |
Bangladesh plans to extradite ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India, put her on trial for....Following unprecedented anti-government protests that peaked on August 5, Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India.DNA - Published | |
Days after her ouster from Bangladesh, big trouble for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina as...Amir Hamza Shatil, a "well-wisher" of the victim and a resident of the neighbourhood where the shooting occurred, was the one who filed the lawsuit, according to the Daily Star newspaper.DNA - Published | |
'If we had not helped...': What Shashi Tharoor said on Sheikh Hasina?Tharoor believes that the major power shift in the neighbouring country is not troublesome for India, and our fundamental interest lies in close and friendly relations with Bangladesh.DNA - Published | |
Minority Bangladeshi Hindus stage protest demanding protection amid attacks on temples, homesThousands of Muslim protestors, including students, also joined them here expressing solidarity for the cause of minorities, who have faced the brunt of the violence and devastation after Sheikh Hasina..DNA - Published | |
'We do not...': India on former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's future plansMEA India said that India is concerned about the 'evolving' situation in Bangladesh in the aftermath of intense violence and Sheikh Hasina's resignation.DNA - Published | |
India losing allies: What is Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's achievement?The collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh may cause many problems for India.DNA - Published | |
'Want to give her...': EAM Jaishankar briefs parliament on Bangladesh crisis after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to IndiaJaishankar informed the Upper House of Parliament that Shiekh Hasina had arrived last evening in New Delhi and that India had received a request from Bangladesh for flight clearance.DNA - Published | |
Why Sheikh Hasina chose to land at Ghaziabad's Hindon airbase amid Bangladesh crisis?Her arrival was marked by a red carpet reception, showing that her visit was carefully planned in advanceDNA - Published | |
Flight AJAX1431: Details of Sheikh Hasina's aircraft that helped her flew to India from BangladeshBangladesh plunged into political turmoil as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid violent job quota protests.DNA - Published | |
PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, who will form next government in Bangladesh?Ms. Hasina, who took office earlier this year and began her fifth term as prime minister, departed the state capital of Dhaka in a military helicopter and might be travelling to a safer area of India.DNA - Published | |
Navy chief admiral Dinesh K Tripathi calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh HasinaThe Navy chief is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy in Dhaka, and also review the Passing Out Parade..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengal's interests overlooked in water talks with Bangladesh: Mamata attacks PM Modi for leaving her out of talks with Sheikh HasinaIndiaTimes - Published | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee upset with PM Modi over water sharing talks exclusionWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is upset with PM Modi for excluding her from water sharing talks with Bangladesh PM Hasina, similar to the 2013 Teesta river deal under Manmohan Singh's govt.IndiaTimes - Published |
Tripura CM Manik Saha sends 'queen variety' pineapples to Bangladesh PM Sheikh HasinaIn a gesture of goodwill and cross-border camaraderie, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has sent a consignment of pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The pineapples were dispatched..IndiaTimes - Published | Eye on China, India to help Bangladesh conserve Teesta riverIndia and Bangladesh signed agreements on various areas during PM Modi's meeting with Sheikh Hasina. They announced a technical team to manage the Teesta river inside Bangladesh amidst China's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bangladesh a key part of India's SAGAR doctrine': MEA after PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina hold bilateral talksIndia's foreign secretary highlighted Bangladesh's role in India's SAGAR doctrine and Indo-Pacific vision during PM Sheikh Hasina's State visit. Renewal of MoU on maritime cooperation and blue economy..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Prepared futuristic vision for cooperation in new areas': PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's joint statementIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi receives Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to hold bilateral talksPM Narendra Modi welcomed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina at Rashtrapati Bhavan for her state visit, strengthening bilateral ties. Following the ceremony, the two leaders met with ministers and delegates..IndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh PM Hasina arrives on two-day State visit to IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in India today, to meet PM Modi on SaturdayBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit India for bilateral consultations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Foreign Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India for bilateral talksBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the two countries.IndiaTimes - Published |
Sheikh Hasina, Gandhis discuss ways to strengthen India-Bangladesh tiesIndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Sonia GandhiIndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders in New DelhiBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina met Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi after attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony.IndiaTimes - Published | WHO South-Asia chief shares 'quick bite' with mother Sheikh Hasina ahead of Narendra Modi's oath ceremonyBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, attending Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, shared a picture with her daughter, WHO South-Asia regional director Saima Wazed. Arriving in Delhi on Saturday,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, SL president to attend Modi swearing-inIndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh MP who went missing in India, found murdered in KolkataPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Azim, the portal said quoting the United News of Bangladesh news agency.DNA - Published |
Bangladesh elections: PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina for winning historic fourth straight termIndiaTimes - Published | PM Hasina becomes Bangladesh's longest-serving leader after majority election winPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh's parliamentary election, giving her party - the Awami League - a fourth consecutive term.Sky News - Published |
PM Modi, Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly launch key infra and rail link projectsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have inaugurated key energy and connectivity projects, including a cross-border rail link between northeast India and..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina jointly launch 3 Indian assisted Indo-Bangladesh projectsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated three development projects through a virtual ceremony. These projects include the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate rail, power sector projects between India, BangladeshIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated three development projects via video conferencing. The projects include the Akhaura-Agartala..IndiaTimes - Published | Pm Narendra Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to open cross-border rail linkPrime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, are set to jointly inaugurate a significant cross-border railway project via a virtual event on Wednesday. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to jointly inaugurate cross-border rail project on November 1The 15-km rail link (5km in India and 10km in Bangladesh) will boost cross-border trade and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka, the officials said. The trial..IndiaTimes - Published | G20 leaders arrive at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma GandhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received G20 leaders at the rain-drenched Rajghat where they will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, IMF head..IndiaTimes - Published |
'India has honoured us': Foreign Minister Momen on Bangladesh invited as guest country at G20Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdul Momen on Saturday expressed gratitude for the invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Momen said that throughout the summit, PM Modi encouraged his..IndiaTimes - Published | Finance Minister interacts with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at G20 dinnerUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday had a brief interaction with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the G20 Dinner at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.IndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sends seasonal mangoes as gifts to President Murmu, PM ModiShe also gave mangoes to Sonia Gandhi, the former leader of the Indian National Congress, and other dignitaries, according to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, reported Dhaka Tribune.IndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina offers India to use Chattogram, Sylhet portsIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina launch 125km long 'India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, via video-conferencing on Saturday. "In the last few years, Bangladesh has..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate first India-Bangladesh energy pipeline on SaturdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the first India-Bangladesh energy pipeline on Saturday via video-conference.It will be the first cross-border..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi, Hasina to launch pipeline to export diesel to BangladeshPM Modi and Sheikh Hasina will virtually inaugurate the cross-border India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline, through which India will export diesel to the neighbouring country on March 18, Bangladesh..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, Tanzania Prez Samia at Queen's funeral in UKPresident Murmu, who is in London on a three-day visit, visited Westminster Hall on Sunday and offered tributes to the late British monarch on behalf of the Indian government and the people of India.IndiaTimes - Published |
Sheikh Hasina confers scholarships on descendants of Indian soldiers killed in Bangladesh Liberation WarBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday felicitated the descendants of Indian soldiers, who lost their lives during the Liberation War of..IndiaTimes - Published | Must jointly fight forces out to wreck ties, PM Narendra Modi tells Sheikh HasinaBangladesh assured India it remained committed to ensuring security for its minority communities and the two sides also agreed to remain mindful of each other's security concerns and “strategic..IndiaTimes - Published |
India and Bangladesh sign 7 key MoUs during PM Modi-Sheikh Hasina talks: Key pointsIndiaTimes - Published | Hope Teesta water-sharing issue will be resolved soon: Sheikh HasinaBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during the joint press statement at Hyderabad House, expressed hope that the issue of Teesta water sharing with India will be resolved soon.IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, know what's on agendaIndia's PM Narendra Modi is holding bilateral talks with Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina today, with 'Neighbourhood First' policy to take lead.DNA - Published | Sheikh Hasina meets Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at Hyderabad HouseBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met her Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Tuesday. PM Hasina began her four-day visit to India on Monday. While PM Hasina laid a wreath..IndiaTimes - Published |
