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.
Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government on August 8, 2024, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid widespread protests. His tenure began officially with his oath-taking ceremony on the same day.
Read more to get 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 – August 5, 2024 | Awami League |
| Muhammad Yunus | August 8, 2024 - Present (as of now) (Interim) | Nagorik Shakti |
Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh, is said to have resigned and left the nation amid growing protests against her leadership. Unrest over the heated job quota system first triggered the violent protests, which have now turned violent and have claimed over 100 lives.
Accompanied by her sister, Hasina departed her official house, Ganabhaban, on August 5, 2024, in an army helicopter, seeking refuge in India. There is rising discontent with the policies and the authoritarian tactics of her administration, as seen by the protesters who stormed her palace and demanded her resignation. There are still conflicts and a serious threat to her rule, which has been in place since 2009. A possible political crisis in Bangladesh is being eagerly observed by the international community.
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