Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80 After Prolonged Illness

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of an era in Bangladeshi politics, which she largely defined through her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh has declared three days of state mourning.

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