The Sheikh family of Tungipara 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.
Residence of Sheikh family in Tungipara, Gopalganj (Beside Mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman)
Old residence of the family
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Hasina
Tungipara is an upazila of Gopalganj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of independent Bangladesh and his grave is also here. In 1995 it was carved out of Gopalganj Sadar Upazila to become an Upazila.
Ancestral residence of the Sheikh–Wazed family
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house.
The Gawhardanga Madrasa is a notable educational institution in Tungipara.