First Lady of Bangladesh

First Lady of Bangladesh
since 24 April 2023
ResidenceBangabhaban
AppointerPresident of Bangladesh
Term lengthFive years, renewable once
Inaugural holderSheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
Formation26 March 1971; 53 years ago (1971-03-26)

First Lady of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের ফার্স্ট লেডি, romanizedBānlādēśēra 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]

  1. ^ "Profile: Khaleda Zia". BBC News. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Rowshan Ershad to be opposition leader". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  3. ^ "President's wife stresses women's advanced capability to face challenges". BSS. 30 March 2022.