Khaleda Zia Passes Away: Bangladesh Mourns Its First Woman Prime Minister
Bangladesh bids farewell to one of its most influential political figures. 🇧🇩 Khaleda Zia, the BNP chairperson and Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 79 in a Dhaka hospital.
From a family-oriented life in Dinajpur to becoming the face of resistance against military rule, from historic electoral victories to years of imprisonment, Khaleda Zia's journey shaped modern Bangladeshi politics. Her rise after the assassination of her husband and then President Ziaur Rahman, her leadership during the anti-Ershad movement, two terms as prime minister, and her unwavering stance during political crises earned her the title of an "uncompromising leader".
This video looks back at her life, legacy, struggles, and the political impact she leaves behind.
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Watch till the end for a complete timeline of her political journey.
