Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব | |
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1st First Lady of Bangladesh | |
In role 25 January 1975 – 15 August 1975 | |
President | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
Preceded by | herself |
Succeeded by | Khaleda Zia |
In role 11 April 1971 – 12 January 1972 | |
President | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | herself |
Personal details | |
Born | Begum Fazilatunnesa 8 August 1930 Tungipara, Bengal, British India |
Died | 15 August 1975 Dacca, Bangladesh | (aged 45)
Manner of death | Assassination by firearm |
Resting place | Banani graveyard |
Spouse | |
Children | |
Relatives | See Tungipara Sheikh family |
Awards | Independence Award |
Begum Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib[a] (8 August 1930 – 15 August 1975),[b] commonly known as Begum Mujib or Bangamata[c] and also known by her nickname Renu[d] was the wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first President of Bangladesh. She is the mother of Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League and former Prime Minister from 2009-2024. She was killed along with her family.[6]
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