Khaleda Zia Last Rites Highlights: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest on Wednesday, a day after she died from prolonged illness at the age of 80. Zia, the first female prime minister, was buried with full state honours beside her husband, the late Bangladesh president Ziaur Rahman.
In a televised address to the nation, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammed Yunus had announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday.
Foreign dignitaries, including Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, attended Zia's funeral.
In a televised address to the nation, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammed Yunus had announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday.
Zia's death comes at a time when Bangladesh is on the boil following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi's killing earlier in December led to widespread violent protests across the country.
Dec 31, 2025 16:51 (IST)
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Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest on Wednesday, a day after she died from prolonged illness at the age of 80. Zia, the first female prime minister, was buried with full state honours beside her husband, the late Bangladesh president Ziaur Rahman.
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Dec 31, 2025 13:52 (IST)
Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Ex-Bangladesh PM's Funeral To Begin Shortly
The funeral of Khaleda Zia will begin shortly in Dhaka. A massive crowd has gathered at the Manik Mia Avenue where citizens will be paying their last respects to the former prime minister.
Dec 31, 2025 13:48 (IST)
Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Massive Crowd At Ex-Bangladesh PM's Funeral
There has been a massive crowd to attend the funeral of Khaleda Zia with general public, BNP leaders, and activists from all parts of the country arriving at the Manik Mia Avenue to pay their last respects to the former prime minister.
Dec 31, 2025 10:10 (IST)
Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: PM Modi Extends Condolences To Zia's Family
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of Khaleda Zia and extended condolences to her family. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh. May the Almighty grant her family the fortitude to bear this tragic loss. As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered. I recall my warm meeting with her in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that her vision and legacy will continue to guide our partnership."
Dec 31, 2025 09:59 (IST)
Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Zia Was Bangladesh's First Female PM
Khaleda Zia became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and was in-charge of the top post thrice. Zia was the long-time chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Dec 31, 2025 09:57 (IST)
Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Former Bangladesh PM To Be Buried Today
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon following Zohr prayers at Parliament's South Plaza and the adjoining Manik Mia Avenue. The interim government announced on Tuesday that Zia will be buried with full state honours beside her husband, the late Bangladesh president Ziaur Rahman. Zia was 80 at the time of her death.
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