Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been named to the list of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims, according to the 2027 edition of The Muslim 500, published by the Jordan-based Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.

This marks his first appearance on the list.

In the 18th edition of the publication, Prime Minister Rahman is featured under the Political Figures category in recognition of his political and administrative leadership as the head of Bangladesh's government.

Two other prominent Bangladeshi figures also made this year’s list:

Dr. Hameeda Hossain: A noted human rights activist and co-founder of Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), she continues to be a regular inclusion on the list for her long-standing contributions to women's rights and democratic values.

Razia Sultana: A lawyer recognized for her human rights advocacy and work with Rohingya refugees, she has been included in the Social Issues category.

In the previous 2026 edition, Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus was ranked 50th among the top 50 most influential Muslims, though his name does not appear in the 2027 edition.

According to the publication, the list is compiled based on the political, ideological, cultural, and economic influence individuals hold over the world's roughly 2.2 billion Muslims.

Only the top 50 individuals are ranked in numerical order, while the remaining 450 are categorized across 13 sectors, including politics, theology, social services, business, science, and culture. All three Bangladeshi figures have been placed within this unranked group of 450.
Source: The Muslim 500