Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has passed away at 80 after a long battle with multiple health issues, including liver disease and heart problems. Her death marks the end of an era in the country's political history.
Singapore Bureau
Reuters
December 30, 2025
Bangladesh Mourns: Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Passes Away at 80 After Prolonged Illness.
Reuters
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party said on Tuesday (December 30).
Khaleda, aged 80, had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, chest and heart problems, her doctors said.
-Singapore Bureau/Reuters
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