The President of Sri Lanka and the Prime Ministers of Nepal and Singapore have expressed their deep condolences over the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a distinguished stateswoman and a key figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey.
Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest on Wednesday beside her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka, according to Daily Star.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India's condolences during his visit to Dhaka as Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah said Jaishankar also recognised her contribution to democracy and expressed hope for stronger
Bangladesh is observing a public holiday and three days of state mourning as former prime minister Khaleda Zia is laid to rest in Dhaka. Thousands gathered for her funeral prayers, attended by national leaders and foreign dignitaries, marking widespread tributes to her political legacy.
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on Tuesday, expressed condolences on the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, calling it an end of an era. He spoke about how Bangladesh would now see an era of new leadership and it remains to be seen how things play out with the elections slated f
"The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He will accordingly visit Dhaka on 31 December 2025," the sourc
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her contributions to the country's political journey.
"Saddened by the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a prominent public leader. I extend my condolences to her family, friends and followers," Banerjee posted on X.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of empowering extremists, fuelling anti-India sentiment and undermining democracy, questioned the ICT verdict and February elections, warned of regional security risks, and said ties with India w