Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka.
In a post on X, Prime Minister 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. May her soul rest in peace.
Former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia passed away early on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She was 80. The party’s Media Cell said she died while receiving medical care at the private hospital, where she had been admitted due to serious health complications.
A two-time prime minister, Khaleda Zia, was among the most prominent figures in Bangladesh’s politics for decades and served as the BNP chairperson for many years.
