Amidst escalating protests in Bangladesh and threats to her safety, Sheikh Hasina was compelled to resign as the prime minister and leave the country. Following recent upheavals, discussions about Hasina’s tenure and personal wealth have intensified globally. Notably, Hasina, who has been in office since 2009, holds the record for the longest-serving prime minister of Bangladesh.
Recent reports surfaced suggesting that Jahangir Alam, a servant employed at Hasina’s residence, reportedly owns assets valued at Rs 284 crore and currently resides in the United States. This revelation prompted Hasina to order an investigation into Alam’s financial affairs. The stark disparity between Alam’s reported wealth and Hasina’s net worth has raised questions about her own financial standing.
In the 2024 general election in Bangladesh, Hasina disclosed her assets to the Election Commission. According to the affidavit, her total assets amount to approximately Rs 3.14 crore (4.36 crore Bangladeshi Taka). Hasina’s income primarily derives from agriculture, including six acres of farmland and fish farming. Additionally, she possesses a car gifted to her. During her tenure, Hasina received an annual salary of Rs 9,92,922.
As the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina’s long tenure and financial details continue to attract significant scrutiny amidst the current political crisis.
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