Summary
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, passed away at the age of 80. She became prime minister in 1991 and led Bangladesh until 1996, with a second term between 2001 and 2006.
Key Facts
- Khaleda Zia was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh.
- She died at the age of 80 after a long illness.
- Her party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), announced her death.
- Doctors stated her condition was "extremely critical" before she passed away.
- Zia first became prime minister in 1991 after winning the first democratic election in 20 years.
- She served two terms as prime minister, leaving the office in 2006.
- Her career included allegations of corruption and rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.
- Zia was imprisoned for five years in 2018 on corruption charges.
