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Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female leader, died at 80 in Dhaka on December 30, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
On December 30, 2025, Khaleda Zia, the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, passed away in Dhaka at the age of 80 following a protracted illness that included problems with her liver, kidneys, and heart.
Known for her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina, known as the "Battle of the Begums," she held two terms as prime minister and played a significant role in Bangladeshi politics for decades.
Political polarization, alliances with Islamist organizations, and tense relations with India—which accused her government of aiding insurgent groups in the Northeast—were hallmarks of her leadership.
Both Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences, recognizing her significant contribution to history.
Days before she passed away, her son Tarique Rahman returned from exile in preparation for the approaching elections.
La ex primera ministra de Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, la primera mujer líder del país, falleció a los 80 años en Dhaka el 30 de diciembre de 2025, tras una prolongada enfermedad.