Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব | |
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Fazilatunnesa in 1955 | |
| 1st First Lady of Bangladesh | |
| In role 25 January 1975 – 15 August 1975 | |
| President | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Preceded by | herself |
| Succeeded by | Khaleda Zia |
| In role 11 April 1971 – 12 January 1972 | |
| President | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | herself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Begum Fazilatunnesa 8 August 1930 Tungipara, Bengal, British India (now Bangladesh) |
| Died | 15 August 1975 (aged 45) Dacca, Bangladesh |
| Manner of death | Assassination by firearm |
| Resting place | Banani graveyard |
| Spouse | |
| Children | |
| Relatives | See Tungipara Sheikh family |
| Awards | Independence Day Award |
Begum Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib (8 August 1930 – 15 August 1975), commonly known as Begum Mujib or Bangamata and also known by her nickname Renu was the wife of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding President of Bangladesh.
She was the mother of Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League and former Prime Minister from 2009 to 2024. She was killed along with her family.