Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh's ex-PM at state funeral
Summary
Thousands of people in Bangladesh gathered in Dhaka to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the age of 80. Zia, the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, was honored with a state funeral, drawing both local mourners and international dignitaries.Key Facts
- Khaleda Zia was Bangladesh's first female prime minister.
- She passed away at the age of 80 due to a long illness.
- A large motorcade carried her body through Dhaka, and many people gathered to show their respect.
- The national flag was flown at half-mast, and security was increased for the funeral.
- Notable figures from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bhutan attended the funeral.
- Khaleda Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, recently returned to Bangladesh after 17 years abroad.
- Zia's political career included leadership roles and conflicts with her rival, Sheikh Hasina.
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) planned for Zia to run in upcoming elections before her death.
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