SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 11th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

Who among the following is/was the longest serving prime minister of Bangladesh?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sheikh hasina

The longest serving prime minister of Bangladesh:

Sheikh Hasina

Who is Sheikh Hasina?    

  • Sheikh Hasina Wazed is a Bangladeshi politician serving as the 10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having held the office since January 2009. 
  • She had previously served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 2001. 
  • She is the longest-serving prime minister in the history of Bangladesh.
  • Hasina is considered one of the most powerful women in the world, ranking 26th on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2018, and 30th in 2017.