Huge crowds for Khaleda funeral as Bangladesh bids farewell to ex-leader
Summary
Many people gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She passed away at 79 years old and was the first woman prime minister of the country. Bangladesh declared three days of mourning to honor her contributions to the country's democratic movement.Key Facts
- Khaleda Zia was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1991.
- She died at the age of 79 after a long illness.
- Huge crowds gathered in Dhaka for her state funeral, with attendees from across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.
- About 10,000 security personnel were on duty to maintain order during the funeral.
- Bangladesh declared three days of state mourning in her honor.
- Khaleda Zia was remembered for her role in shaping Bangladesh's democratic movement.
- Her son, Tarique Rahman, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years abroad and may run for prime minister if his party wins upcoming elections.
- Dignitaries from neighboring countries, including India's foreign minister, attended the funeral ceremony.
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