Three-time Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Eighth National Parliamentary Election - 1 October 2001:Under the caretaker government, the Eighth National Parliamentary Election was held on 1 October 2001. Begum Khaleda Zia assumed office as Prime Minister for the third time. Ninth National Parliamentary Election 2008:The military-backed caretaker government held the Ninth National Parliamentary Election on 29 December 2008. Eleventh National Parliamentary Election - 30 December 2018:The BNP-led Jatiyo Oikya Front participated in the Eleventh National Parliamentary Election, held on 30 December 2018 under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 30, 2025 12:31 UTC