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flag Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female leader, died at 80 in Dhaka on December 30, 2025, after a prolonged illness.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag Both Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences, recognizing her significant contribution to history. flag Days before she passed away, her son Tarique Rahman returned from exile in preparation for the approaching elections.

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