Sheikh Hasina's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sheikh Hasina.

Sheikh Hasina Wazed is a Bangladeshi politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001 and from 2009 to 2024. Accumulating over 20 years in office, she holds the record for the longest-serving prime minister of Bangladesh since its independence and the longest-serving female head of government globally. Her tenure as prime minister was characterized by dictatorship, oligarchy, and crimes against humanity. She resigned and was exiled to India following the July Revolution in 2024.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

December 1990: Ousting of Ershad

In December 1990, a huge mass protest ousted Ershad from power, following widespread protests and strikes.

1990: Involvement in Pro-Democracy Movement

In 1990, Hasina and the Awami League became involved with the pro-democracy movement against the military rule of Hussain Muhammad Ershad.

1991: Restoration of Parliamentary Democracy

In 1991, the pro-democracy movement culminated in the restoration of parliamentary democracy in the Bangladeshi general election.

June 1996: First Term as Prime Minister

Hasina served her first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001.

June 1996: AL Wins 146 Seats

In June 1996, the general election was held under a neutral caretaker government, and the AL won 146 seats, a plurality.

December 1997: Signing of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord

In December 1997, Hasina's administration signed the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord, ending the insurgency in the Chittagong Division.

1997: Fifth Five-Year Plan emphasis and Housing Fund establishment

In 1997, the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1997–2002) was implemented, emphasizing poverty alleviation through credit and training for unemployed youths and women. Also in 1997, a Housing Fund was established to help those homeless due to river erosion.

2002: End of Fifth Five-Year Plan

In 2002, at the end of the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002), food-grain production increased from 19 million tons to 26.5 million tons, and the poverty rate decreased.

June 2005: AL Mayor wins election in Chittagong

In June 2005, the incumbent AL Mayor, A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury, won an important election in Chittagong, which was viewed as a showdown between the opposition and the ruling party.

May 2007: Return to Dhaka

On 7 May 2007, after spending 51 days in the United States and the United Kingdom, Hasina returned to Dhaka, where she was greeted by a large crowd.

July 2007: Suspension of extortion trial and release on bail

On 30 July 2007, the High Court suspended Hasina's extortion trial and ordered her release on bail.

2008: Second Term as Prime Minister

After her release from jail, Hasina's party won the 2008 election, and she became the prime minister for a second term.

2008: Victory in general election

In 2008, Her Awami League and the Grand Alliance won the general election with a two-thirds majority, securing 230 out of 299 seats.

2008: Grand Alliance success

In 2008, Sheikh Hasina's AL-led Grand Alliance secured 263 parliamentary seats.

January 2009: Swearing in as Prime Minister

On 6 January 2009, Hasina was sworn into office as prime minister for a second term after the Awami League's victory in the 2008 general election.

2009: Awami League runs Bangladesh

Since 2009, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has been running Bangladesh.

2014: Wins second consecutive term

In 2014, Sheikh Hasina secured a second consecutive term in office with her Awami League winning the general election, which was boycotted by opposition parties due to unfair conditions. The AL-led Grand Alliance won 267 seats, 153 of which were uncontested.

2015: Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women

In 2015, Hasina was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes.

2015: Government Provides Lifelong Protection

In 2015, given the violent history and high security risk, the government of Bangladesh provided Sheikh Hasina and her children lifelong protection through the Special Security Force, along with free utilities and medical treatment.

February 2017: Bribery-Conspiracy Case Dismissed

In February 2017, a justice of the Superior Court of Ontario dismissed the bribery-conspiracy case related to the Padma Bridge project due to lack of evidence.

September 2017: Granting refuge to Rohingya refugees

In September 2017, Sheikh Hasina's government provided refuge and aid to around a million Rohingya refugees and urged Myanmar to end violence against the Rohingya community. She received credit and praise for her actions.

2018: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2018, Hasina was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

June 2022: Inauguration of Padma Bridge

The Padma Bridge was eventually constructed with the government's own funds and was inaugurated in June 2022 at a cost of ৳30193.39 crore (US$2.5 billion), exceeding the original projected cost.

2022: Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women

In 2022, Hasina was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes.

January 2023: IMF support programme

In January 2023, the IMF agreed to supply a support programme totaling US$4.7 billion to Sheikh Hasina's government, consisting of US$3.3 billion under the Extended Credit Facility and US$1.4 billion under the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility, aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability.

January 2024: Wins fourth consecutive term

In January 2024, Sheikh Hasina won her fourth consecutive term as her party, the Awami League, secured 224 of the 300 parliamentary seats in an election boycotted by the main opposition. She was inaugurated on January 11.