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{{Infobox officeholder
| name               = Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
| native_name        = শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান
| image              = Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1950.jpg
| caption            = Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the 1950s
| order              = 1st
| office             = President of Bangladesh
| term_start         = 17 April 1971
| term_end           = 15 August 1975
| prime_minister     = [[Tajuddin Ahmad]]
| predecessor        = Office established
| successor          = [[Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad]]
| order2             = 2nd
| office2            = Prime Minister of Bangladesh
| term_start2        = 12 January 1972
| term_end2          = 24 January 1975
| predecessor2       = Office established
| successor2         = Muhammad Mansur Ali
| birth_date         = {{Birth date|1920|3|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Tungipara]], [[Faridpur District]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date         = {{Death date and age|1975|8|15|1920|3|17|df=yes}}
| death_place        = [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]
| spouse             = [[Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib]]
| children           = [[Sheikh Hasina]], [[Sheikh Kamal]], [[Sheikh Jamal]], [[Sheikh Rehana]], Sheikh Russel
| party              = [[Awami League]]
| education          = [[University of Calcutta]], [[University of Dhaka]]
}}
'''Sheikh Mujibur Rahman''' ({{lang-bn|শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান}}, ''Sheikh Mujibur Rôhman''; 17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975) was a [[Bangladeshi]] politician, statesman, and the founding leader of [[Bangladesh]]. Known as the "Father of the Nation," he played a pivotal role in the country's liberation from [[Pakistan]] and its subsequent independence.<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sheikh-Mujibur-Rahman Encyclopaedia Britannica: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]</ref>

== Early Life ==
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born on 17 March 1920 in [[Tungipara]], in the [[Faridpur District]] of [[British India]]. He was the third child of Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Sayera Khatun. Mujib completed his early education in [[Gopalganj]], later attending the [[University of Calcutta]] and [[University of Dhaka]].<ref>[https://sheikhmujiburrahman.com/biography Early Life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]</ref>

== Political Career ==
Sheikh Mujib's political journey began with his involvement in the [[All India Muslim Students Federation]] and later the [[All India Muslim League]]. In 1949, he became a founding member of the [[Awami League]] and quickly rose to prominence as a voice for Bengali rights within Pakistan.<ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Early Political Career]</ref>

=== Six-Point Movement ===
In 1966, Sheikh Mujib proposed the [[Six-Point Program]], demanding greater autonomy for East Pakistan. The program became the foundation of Bengali nationalism and escalated tensions with the central government of West Pakistan.<ref name="SixPoints">[https://www.bangladesh.gov.bd/ Six Points Program of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]</ref>

=== Bangladesh Liberation War ===
In the 1970 general elections, Sheikh Mujib's [[Awami League]] secured a majority, but the central government refused to transfer power. On 7 March 1971, Mujib delivered his historic speech in [[Dhaka]], calling for civil disobedience and preparation for independence.<ref>[https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/7-march-speech-unesco-heritage UNESCO: 7 March Speech]</ref>

Following the Pakistan Army's launch of [[Operation Searchlight]] on 25 March 1971, Sheikh Mujib was arrested and flown to West Pakistan. The [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] ensued, leading to the creation of an independent Bangladesh on 16 December 1971.<ref name="Britannica"/>

== Presidency and Governance ==
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the first [[President of Bangladesh]] on 17 April 1971 and later served as [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]] from 1972 to 1975. He implemented socialist policies, including nationalizing key industries and land reforms.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Presidency]</ref>

=== Assassination ===
On 15 August 1975, Sheikh Mujib and most of his family were assassinated in a military coup. Only his daughters, [[Sheikh Hasina]] and [[Sheikh Rehana]], survived as they were abroad.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33712268 BBC: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Assassination]</ref>

== Legacy ==
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is revered as the "Father of the Nation" in Bangladesh. His vision for a secular and independent Bangladesh has left a lasting impact on the country's identity.<ref name="Britannica"/> His daughter, [[Sheikh Hasina]], is the current [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]].<ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com Sheikh Hasina’s Political Legacy]</ref>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://sheikhmujiburrahman.com Official Website of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]
* [https://www.bangladesh.gov.bd/ Government of Bangladesh]
* [https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/7-march-speech-unesco-heritage UNESCO: 7 March Speech]
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