Sheikh Rehana Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Date of Birth	13/09/1955
Age	69 years
Birthplace	Tungipara, East Bengal, Pakistan (now Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Sheikh Rehana Siddiq
Nickname	Chhoto Apa
Famous for	Being the sister of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Being the daughter of the first President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Shaheen School, Dhaka

Personal Life

Hometown	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Religion	Islam
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Nationality History	Pakistani (1955 - 1971) Bangladeshi (1971 - 1975) British

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Husband	Shafique Ahmed Siddique
Children	Son: Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby (Councilor of Bangladesh Awami League) Daughters: Array

Family

Father

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Politician; first President of Bangladesh)

Mother

Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib (Homemaker)

Siblings

Brothers	Sheikh Jamal (Elder; freedom fighter; deceased) Sheikh Kamal (Elder; Bangladesh Army Personnel; deceased) Sheikh Russel (Younger; deceased)
Sister	Sheikh Hasina (Elder; Politician)

Career

Political Affiliation	Bangladesh Awami League
Political Involvement	Though not highly active, supported sister Sheikh Hasina during political crises. Involved in advocating for justice regarding the assassination of her family. Organized the first international conference in Sweden in 1979 for trial on her father's murder. Holds a government accommodation in Dhaka. Received lifelong protection due to her family's tragic past.
Recent Events	Became a councillor of Awami League Dhaka South unit in 2016. Fled to India with her sister Sheikh Hasina after Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister in August 2024.

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/SheikhRehanaSiddiq

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sheikh Rehana was kept under house arrest during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Her family members were tragically killed during a military coup in 1975 while she was visiting Germany.
She campaigned in Europe for justice for her family's murders and supported her sister in forming a political opinion abroad.
Lived for a time under a false identity in Delhi with her family after the coup.