Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ranked 29th in this year's Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

The US-based business magazine published its 16th annual list, available on the website of its Asia edition, on Friday (Dec 13).

Last year, Hasina was ranked 26th.

Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in the history of Bangladesh, is currently serving her fourth term, wrote the magazine in her profile.

During what she believes will be her final term, Hasina plans to focus on issues such as food security and access to education and healthcare, the magazine wrote.

The Forbes 2019 list of 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' has been topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in the second spot and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, ranked third.

 “In 2019, women around the globe took action, claiming leadership positions in government, business, philanthropy and media. These trailblazers are not to be messed with," Forbes said.