Sheikh family of Tungipara
| Sheikhs of Tungipara টুঙ্গিপাড়ার শেখ বংশ | |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Place of origin | Eastern Iran |
| Founder | Sheikh Abdul Awal Dervish |
| Current head | Sheikh Borhanuddin Sheikh Hasina (Most Powerful Member) |
| Titles | Zamindar of Faridpur Mahakumar Prime Minister of Bangladesh President of Bangladesh |
| Connected families | Khandakar Family of Kandirpar Kazi Family of Tungipara Serniabat Family Chowdhuries of Duttapara Khan Taluqdars of Bhola |
| Distinctions | Leading the Bangladesh Awami League, the family itself is a Zamindar family of Faridpur |
| Estate | Tungipara Sheikh Bari |
The Tungipara Sheikh family (Bengali: টুঙ্গিপাড়ার শেখ বংশ, romanized: Ṭuṅgipāṛār śēkh bôngśô) is one of the two most prominent Bangladeshi political families, other being the Zia family. The family primarily consists of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana and their relatives. Their political involvement has traditionally revolved around the Bangladesh Awami League.