The Mujib Family
Bangladesh's founding father was assassinated with most of his family in 1975. His surviving daughter went on to become the country's longest-serving prime minister.
Family Tree
Family Members
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Politician · 1920–1975
The independence leader known as the Father of the Nation, who led Bangladesh after its 1971 war of independence until his assassination.
Notable Works
- President of Bangladesh
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh
- Awami League
Sheikh Hasina
Politician · b. 1947
Mujib's daughter, who survived the 1975 massacre because she was abroad, led the Awami League, and was forced from power by mass protests in 2024.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1996–2001, 2009–2024)