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NewsBangladesh former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies, aged 80Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dhaka.

Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has passed away at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness, according to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Khaleda died at 6 am local time (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday.

WBy William HayesDec 30, 20251 min read

Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has passed away at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness, according to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Khaleda died at 6 am local time (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday.

Khaleda Zia was hospitalized at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka with lung infection symptoms on November 23. Her medical conditions included advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, and chest and heart issues.

Khaleda’s political career spanned over three decades, during which she played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's political landscape. Her leadership began after the assassination of her husband, Ziaur Rahman, in 1981. She led the BNP and became a significant figure in Bangladesh's democratic movement.

During her tenure, Khaleda Zia implemented significant changes, including transitioning from a presidential to a parliamentary system and making primary education compulsory and free. She was known for her strong opposition stance and her commitment to democratic principles.

Khaleda Zia was hospitalized at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka with lung infection symptoms on November 23.
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Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina, another prominent political leader, were known for their intense political rivalry. This rivalry led to several political stand-offs and crises. Both leaders were detained during a military-backed emergency rule in 2007.

In 2018, Khaleda, her son Tarique Rahman, and aides were convicted of embezzling funds intended for an orphanage trust, a charge she contested as politically motivated. She was jailed but later moved to house arrest in 2020. In early 2025, the Supreme Court acquitted her and her son of the charges.

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Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia's son, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile and is set to lead the BNP in the upcoming general election on February 12. The BNP has announced seven days of mourning for Khaleda Zia, with funeral details to be announced later.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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