BNP Chairperson and three-time former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia died at 6am on Tuesday (December 30). Her political career was shaped by military rule, mass movements, electoral politics and prolonged legal and political battles. On July 2, Pakistani forces detained Khaleda Zia and her two sons from a house in Siddheshwari and imprisoned them at Dhaka Cantonment. Entry into politicsDespite being the wife of president Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia remained outside active politics during his lifetime. Despite political setbacks and disagreements among opposition forces, Khaleda Zia maintained an uncompromising stance against the regime.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 30, 2025 06:08 UTC