Tue Dec 30 05:55:33 UTC 2025: News Article:
World Mourns Death of Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Tributes are pouring in from across the globe following the death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the age of 80 in a Dhaka hospital on Tuesday after a long illness. Leaders worldwide are acknowledging her significant contributions to Bangladesh, particularly as its first female prime minister.
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus expressed “profound sorrow,” lauding Zia as a “symbol of the democratic movement” and emphasizing her role in establishing “democracy, a multi-party political culture and the rights of the people in Bangladesh.”
Even Sheikh Hasina, Zia’s longtime political rival, offered condolences. Hasina, currently in exile in India, acknowledged Zia’s significant role in establishing democracy, calling her passing “a profound loss for Bangladesh’s political life.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences, remembering Zia’s contributions to the development of Bangladesh and its relationship with India. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep sadness, calling Zia a “committed friend of Pakistan” and recognizing her lasting legacy in Bangladesh’s growth.
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka also issued a statement, acknowledging Zia’s pivotal role in shaping Bangladesh’s modern history and advancing its development.
Khaleda Zia’s death marks the end of an era in Bangladeshi politics, and her impact will be remembered for years to come.
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