Sheikh family of Tungipara
Tungipara Sheikh family (Bengali: টুঙ্গিপাড়ার শেখ বংশ, romanized: Ṭuṅgipāṛār śēkh bôngśô) of Tungipara is one of the two most prominent Bangladeshi political families, other being the Zia family. The family primarily consists of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana and their relatives. Their political involvement has traditionally revolved around the Bangladesh Awami League.
| Sheikhs of Tungipara টুঙ্গিপাড়ার শেখ বংশ خندان شیخ ٹُنگی پاڑا | |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Place of origin | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Founded | Early 18th Century |
| Founder | Sheikh Abdul Awal Dervish |
| Current head | Sheikh Borhanuddin Sheikh Hasina (Most Powerful Member) |
| Titles | Zamindar of Faridpur Mahakumar Prime Minister of Bangladesh President of Bangladesh |
| Connected families | Khandakar Family of Kandirpar Kazi Family of Tungipara Serniabat Family Chowdhuries of Duttapara Khan Taluqdars of Bhola |
| Distinctions | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman founded the Bangladesh Awami League, the family itself is a Zamindar family of Faridpur |
| Traditions | Sufism Islam Hanafism Bangladesh Awami League |
| Estate(s) | Tungipara Sheikh Bari |