Bangladesh's former prime minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, has died of prolonged illness while under treatment at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.

Bangladesh's former prime minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, has died of prolonged illness while under treatment at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.

Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia — once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women — has died at the age of 80.

Many believed that Khaleda Zia would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again.

A leader for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

Bangladesh’s former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, her party said Tuesday, just months before elections many expected would return her to power. Her death…

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

Dhaka, Dec 30: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose decades-long rivalry with Sheikh Hasina shaped the nation’s political landscape, died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her party said in a statement. Zia had been battling multiple corruption cases, which she maintained were politically motivated. In January 2025, the Supreme Court acquitted her […]

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

According to a statement issued by the BNP, Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for more than a month

BNP announces seven days of mourning for Khaleda Zia, raising black flags and holding prayer gatherings nationwide.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in a statement.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in a statement.

Khaleda Zia Dies At 80: According to a post on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s verified Facebook page, Khaleda Zia died at around 6:00am, shortly after the Fajr prayer.

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being treated at a specialised private hospital in the capital, reports quoting her doctors said late Sunday.

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being treated at a specialised private hospital in the capital, reports quoting her doctors said late Sunday.

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being treated at a specialised private hospital in the capital, reports quoting her doctors said late Sunday.

Khaleda Zia Passes Away: Khaleda Zias tenure as the Bangladesh PM coincided with some of the most difficult phases in India-Bangladesh ties. She was born in the undivided India but adopted a cautious and adversarial posture towards New Delhi.

Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, passed away, prompting condolences from Chief Adviser Yunus and PM Modi.

BNP President Khaleda Zia: In a somber moment, PM Modi and Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus mourned Khaleda Zia’s death, hailing her political legacy and contributions to India Bangladesh relations.  

Khaleda Zia Passes Away: Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80 on Tuesday. Details regarding Khaleda Zias funeral arrangements and official programmes are awaited.

Begum Khaleda Zia Passed Away at 80 Today Live News Updates: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, her party said. A three-time premier and longtime BNP leader, she was a key figure in Bangladesh politics for decades.