Khaleda Zia, first female prime minister of Bangladesh, dies at 80
Summary
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, passed away at age 80. Her political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina significantly influenced Bangladesh's politics. The country is observing a three-day mourning period and a holiday for her funeral.Key Facts
- Khaleda Zia was the first woman elected as prime minister of Bangladesh.
- She died at the age of 80, according to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
- Bangladesh announced a three-day mourning period and a holiday for her funeral.
- Interim leader Muhammad Yunus and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her contributions to Bangladesh.
- Zia faced corruption charges but was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2025.
- She returned to Bangladesh after being allowed to receive medical treatment abroad in 2024.
- Her political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina was a defining part of her career.
- Zia helped oppose military dictatorship in Bangladesh, contributing to its democratic movement in 1990.
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