Heads of Government
See also: List of Presidents of Bangladesh and List of Prime Ministers of Bangladesh- A. K. Fazlul Huq, presented the Lahore Resolution of 1940 that established Muslim League's demand for a homeland for Muslims, Pakistan
- Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1956 until 1957; founder of Awami League
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Chairman of the Awami League 1966–1975, Prime Minister 1972–1975 and President 1972–1975
- Tajuddin Ahmed, (by Appointment and Oath) Prime Minister, 1971–1972
- Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad, President, August 15, 1975 – November 3, 1975
- Ziaur Rahman, (under National State of Emergency) Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) (November 7, 1975 – 1977) & President until Assassination, 1977–1981
- Hussain Mohammed Ershad, by (Military Coup) Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) 1982–1985 and President (1985–1990 December 6)
- Begum Khaleda Zia, (elected) Prime Minister; 1991–1996, 2001–2006
- Sheikh Hasina Wazed; (elected) Prime Minister, 1996–2001, 2009–present
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