Since gaining independence from Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh has had a tumultuous political history. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation’s founding father and the leader of the Awami League, served as its first Prime Minister. The country’s political scene has been dominated by the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), alongside periods of military rule and political unrest.
Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has served as Prime Minister since January 6, 2009, making her the longest-serving leader in Bangladesh’s history. Under her leadership, the country has seen significant economic growth, but her tenure has also been marred by allegations of authoritarianism and human rights abuses.
List of Prime Ministers of Bangladesh
Here’s a detailed look at the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh, their terms, and political affiliations:
|
Name |
Term |
Political Party |
|
Tajuddin Ahmad |
April 17, 1971 – January 12, 1972 |
Awami League |
|
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
January 12, 1972 – January 25, 1975 |
Awami League |
|
Muhammad Mansur Ali |
January 25, 1975 – August 15, 1975 |
BaKSAL |
|
Mashiur Rahman |
June 29, 1978 – March 12, 1979 |
National Awami Party (Bhashani) / BNP |
|
Shah Azizur Rahman |
April 15, 1979 – March 24, 1982 |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
|
Ataur Rahman Khan |
March 30, 1984 – July 9, 1986 |
Janadal / Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
|
Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury |
July 9, 1986 – March 27, 1988 |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
|
Moudud Ahmed |
March 27, 1988 – August 12, 1989 |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
|
Kazi Zafar Ahmed |
August 12, 1989 – December 6, 1990 |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) |
|
Khaleda Zia |
March 20, 1991 – March 30, 1996 |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
|
Muhammad Habibur Rahman |
March 30, 1996 – June 23, 1996 |
Independent |
|
Sheikh Hasina |
June 23, 1996 – July 15, 2001 |
Awami League |
|
Latifur Rahman |
July 15, 2001 – October 10, 2001 |
Independent |
|
Khaleda Zia |
October 10, 2001 – October 29, 2006 |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
|
Iajuddin Ahmed |
October 29, 2006 – January 11, 2007 |
Independent |
|
Fazlul Haque |
January 11, 2007 – January 12, 2007 |
Independent |
|
Fakhruddin Ahmed |
January 12, 2007 – January 6, 2009 |
Independent (with military support) |
|
Sheikh Hasina |
January 6, 2009 – present (as of August 2024) |
Awami League |
Bangladesh Prime Ministers FAQs
Q1. Who is the famous prime minister of Bangladesh?
Ans. Sheikh Hasina is the most famous Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Q2. How many prime ministers are there in Bangladesh?
Ans. Bangladesh has had 13 Prime Ministers since its independence.
Q3. Who is the first female PM in Bangladesh?
Ans. Khaleda Zia was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Q4. What is the salary of the PM in Bangladesh?
Ans. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh earns approximately 115,000 BDT per month.
Q5. Who gets the highest salary in Bangladesh?
Ans. The highest salary in Bangladesh is generally received by top officials in the private sector, such as CEOs of large corporations.
Q6. What is the salary of PM bodyguards?
Ans. The salary of Prime Minister bodyguards in Bangladesh varies depending on their rank and experience, but it is typically between 25,000 to 50,000 BDT per month.
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