Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (; 17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975) was the founding president of Bangladesh.  He was also the second prime minister until his assassination.

Early life
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born on March 17, 1920 in Tungipara village of Gopalganj District. His father, Sheikh Lutfur Rahman, was a serestadar, an officer responsible for record-keeping at the Gopalganj civil court. He is the third child of his parents.

Death
On August 15, 1975, Rahman, along with his wife, two daughters-in-law and all of their three sons were shot and killed by mid ranking army officers that launched 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état at their home that time. 29 others were also killed and injured 48. He is popularly known as "Sheikh Mujib" or "Sheikh Sahib" and by his title "Bangabandhu". His daughter Sheikh Hasina was the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh until she was deposed and eloped to India following the July massacre.

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Category:Politicians from Dhaka Division
Category:Bangladeshi crime victims
Category:1st Jatiya Sangsad members