Sheikh Hasina is the world's longest-serving prime minister, having ruled for two decades. She led her Awami League party to victory in 4 elections, 3 of them in a row.
Hasina's tragic past, dubbed "Asia's Iron Woman" by The Economist, could cast a dark shadow over the country's affairs. Rights groups warn of the potential for violence amid growing popular rejection of Prime Minister Hasina, who has ruled the country for 20 years. She insists she has no intention of leaving office and retire, but discontent with her rule is growing.