Prominent former first ladies include Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, former prime minister Khaleda Zia[1] and former opposition leader Rowshan Ershad.

The title should not be confused with the husband or wife of the prime minister of Bangladesh.

Rashida Hamid was the longest serving first lady of Bangladesh.

[3] Duties of the first lady are receiving foreign leaders along with the president, conversing with the spouse of the foreign leader, being a role model for the people of the nation, promoting of policies by the government urging public support of policies, and advocating for socio-economic change.

[4] The first lady takes up her role and office after the inauguration of the president of Bangladesh who is appointed by the Jatiya Sangsad.