Sajeeb Wazed (Bangladeshi Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Businessman
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Date of Birth	27/07/1971
Age	54 years
Birthplace	Dhaka, Bangladesh

Latest News about Sajeeb Wazed

29/03/2026

Sajeeb Wazed Joy acquired United States citizenship, taking the oath at the US Citizenship Centre in Washington, DC and receiving his citizenship certificate. He subsequently applied for a US passport following the ceremony.

28/03/2026

Sajeeb Wazed Joy condemned the death sentence issued against his mother Sheikh Hasina, calling it a sham and political vendetta. He criticized the unelected government's undemocratic rule, violent suppression of protests, and imprisonment of tens of thousands of political figures without trial.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed
Other Name	Sajeeb Wazed Joy
Known For	Son of tenth prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	St.Joseph's College, Nainital, Uttarakhand Kodaikanal International School, Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu
College/University	Bengaluru University, Bangalore, India The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, United States Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, Massachusetts, United States
Degrees	A degree in computer science from Bengaluru University BSc in computer engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington MBA from Harvard Kennedy School Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Citizenship	United States (acquired 2026)

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	26/10/2002

Family

Father	M. A. Wazed Miah (Physicist)
Mother	Sheikh Hasina (Bangladeshi politician)
Siblings	Saima Wazed (Global Autism Advocate)
Spouse	Kristine Ann Overmire
Children	Sophia Wazed
Other Relatives	Maternal Aunt: Sheikh Rehana (Politician) Maternal Grandfather: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (politician; deceased)

Career

Political Party	Bangladesh Awami League
Political Journey	In 2010, he became a member of the Rangpur district unit of Awami League. In 2019, he was appointed as the Information and Communication Technology Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Awards	2016: ICT for Development Award by the government of Bangladesh 2021: Asian-Oceanian computing industry organization (ASOCIO) Leadership Award for contributions to the field of information technology 2007: Selected as Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum
Business	In the United States, he established Wazed Consulting Inc. and served as its President.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sajeeb Wazed is part of the prominent Tungipara Sheikh family, known for their significant political influence in Bangladesh.
2. He was born during the Liberation War of Bangladesh, which later earned him the nickname 'Joy'.
3. In 1975, while in Germany, his family faced tragedy as his grandparents and uncles were murdered during a military coup in Bangladesh.
4. After returning to Bangladesh in 1981, he witnessed his mother’s rise to political power as she began working to restore democracy.
5. Sajeeb gained public attention in Bangladeshi politics after his return in 2004 and was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2007.
6. He played a key role in the Digital Bangladesh initiative aimed at enhancing technology in various sectors.
7. He has worked as a lobbyist and columnist on behalf of the Bangladeshi government.

Sajeeb Wazed Politician, Businessman Bangladeshi Dhaka, Bangladesh