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flag Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female leader, died at 80; mourning declared, funeral Wednesday.

flag Khaleda Zia, the first female leader of Bangladesh and a three-term prime minister, passed away at the age of 80 at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka following a protracted illness. flag On December 31, Bangladesh declared a public holiday and a three-day state of mourning. flag The BNP declared a seven-day period of mourning, complete with condolence books, prayers, and black flags. flag Recalling their 2015 meeting and emphasizing her contribution to bolstering India-Bangladesh relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sadness. flag She will be buried next to her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at her funeral on Wednesday at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka.

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