Bangladesh's political history has been unpredictable. Read the full list of prime ministers of Bangladesh, their party affiliations, and the present state of affairs that the country is facing. Learn more about this challenging past.
Since Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971, it has experienced an unstable political history. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first Prime Minister and the founder of the Awami League, initially led the nation.
The political environment has been characterized by Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supremacy, periods of military control, and political instability.
Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has held the position of prime minister for the longest period—since January 6, 2009. Her leadership has achieved strong economic progress, but accusations of authoritarianism and violations of human rights have clouded her record.
Here’s a complete overview of the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh, their terms in office, and their 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 |
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