Summary
Bangladesh held a state funeral for Khaleda Zia, a former Prime Minister, with large crowds gathering to honor her contributions to the country. Zia, who was the first woman to be Prime Minister of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 80. The government declared a public holiday and three days of mourning.
Key Facts
- Khaleda Zia was a former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the first woman to hold the position.
- She passed away at the age of 80.
- A state funeral took place with vast crowds and high security in Dhaka.
- Flags were flown at half-mast across Bangladesh, and Wednesday was declared a public holiday.
- Khaleda Zia entered politics after her husband's death and opposed a military ruler in 1990.
- She was the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party until her death.
- Bangladesh's interim government announced three days of mourning.
- The funeral had about 10,000 security personnel, including soldiers, to maintain order.
