Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

politician Bangladesh

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920-1975) was a prominent Bangladeshi politician and the founding leader of Bangladesh. He served as the country's first Prime Minister and later as its President. Known as 'Bangabandhu' or 'Friend of Bengal', Rahman played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Pakistan in 1971. His legacy is deeply ingrained in Bangladeshi nationalism, and his historic residence in Dhanmondi 32 is considered a symbol of the nation's fight for freedom.

Born on Mar 17, 1920 (105 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,344,985
Power
4,867$
Sentiment
7.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bangladesh 3 4.33 0.25% +10% 164,689,383 447,304 $350,000 951$
India 2 8.00 0.12% +10% 1,380,004,385 1,812,543 $2,900,000 3,809$
Pakistan 1 3.00 0.04% +10% 220,892,331 85,137 $280,000 108$
Totals 6 1,765,586,099 2,344,984 $3,530,000 4,868$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

India India: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is recognized as Bangladesh’s founding father. 8

The Times of India: One year of violence: How mobocracy has replaced democracy in Bangladesh

India India: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the country’s independence leader, buried in Gopalganj after being assassinated in 1975. 8

The Times of India: Armed with sticks, vehicles set ablaze: Sheikh Hasina supporters face-off with police; what triggered the violence?

Bangladesh Bangladesh: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was able to maintain a respectful level of bilateral relations with the Indian government through his wisdom and extraordinary personality. 9

Prothom Alo: বাংলাদেশ-ভারত সম্পর্কের সেই সব না-বলা কথা