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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