Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh democracy icon-turned-iron lady

Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule, but her time in power has seen the mass arrest of her political opponents and human rights sanctions against her security forces.The United States imposed sanctions on an elite branch of Bangladesh's security forces and seven of its top officers over charges of widespread human rights ...

Women Still Underrepresented in Bangladesh Politics

Hasina and Khaleda Zia — served as prime ministers of Bangladesh for 31 out of 33 years since 1991, the representation of women in national politics is still low. Although two women — Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia — served as prime ministers of Bangladesh for 31 out of 33 years since 1991,