Mujibur Rahman (1920–75) was a Bengali leader who became the president (1971–72; 1975) and prime minister (1972–75) of Bangladesh. As a cofounder of the Awami League, he demanded independence for East Pakistan when the league secured a majority of the seats in Pakistan’s National Assembly in 1970. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bengali language: শেখ মুজিবর রহমান Shekh Mujibur Rôhman) (March 17, 1920 – August 15, 1975) was a Bengali political leader in East Pakistan and the founding leader of Bangladesh. A Glimpse into the Legacy of Bangladesh’s Founding Father: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as the “Father of the Nation,” is an iconic figure whose name is inseparably linked with the birth of Bangladesh. His vision, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity transformed the destiny of millions. Born in 1920, he emerged as the leader of a people’s struggle for freedom, shaping the course of a nation’s history. The journey of his life is not just a tale of political ... Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Rahman, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur (1920-1975) Father of the nation and first president of Bangladesh (26 March 1971 to 11 January 1972). Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born on 17 March 1920 in the village Tungipara under Gopalganj subdivision in the district of Faridpur. His father Sheikh Lutfar Rahman was a serestadar in the civil court of Gopalganj. Mujib, the third among six brothers and sisters, had his primary education in the local Gimadanga School. His ...
