First Lady of Bangladesh | |
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since 24 April 2023 | |
Residence | Bangabhaban |
Appointer | President of Bangladesh |
Term length | Five years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib |
Formation | 26 March 1971 |
First Lady of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের ফার্স্ট লেডি, romanized: Bānlādēśēra phārsṭa lēḍi) is the unofficial title given to the spouse of the president of Bangladesh. Prominent former first ladies include Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, former prime minister Khaleda Zia[1] and former opposition leader Rowshan Ershad.[2] The incumbent first lady is Rebecca Sultana.
The title should not be confused with the husband or wife of the prime minister of Bangladesh. Rashida Hamid was the longest serving first lady of Bangladesh.[3]