Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar for the condolences expressed by the Government of India and the Indian people on the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. BNP described it as a symbol of respect, sensitivity and mature diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Khaleda Zia given last farewell with full state honors
Khaleda Zia was given a final farewell with full state honors in Dhaka on Wednesday (December 31, 2025). Thousands of people paid emotional tribute to Zia, one of the most influential political figures of the country. She was buried at the family mausoleum next to her husband and former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman.

Representation of India at the funeral
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated on behalf of India in the funeral of Khaleda Zia. Immediately after reaching Dhaka, he met Tariq Rehman, the working president of BNP and son of Khaleda Zia, and expressed condolences on behalf of the Government of India and the people.

PM Modi’s personal letter handed over
Foreign Minister Jaishankar handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tariq Rehman. In this letter, PM Modi described Khaleda Zia as a ‘leader of determination and strong faith’ and remembered her contribution in the development of Bangladesh and strengthening India-Bangladesh relations. He also mentioned their meeting in Dhaka in June 2015.

Khaleda Zia’s legacy on India-Bangladesh relations
Dr. Jaishankar said that Khaleda Zia’s political legacy will continue to influence India-Bangladesh relations in the times to come. He said that Zia’s thinking and values ​​played a role in shaping the bilateral relations between the two countries for decades.

Hope for a new chapter in the relations between the two countries
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riyaz Hamidullah said that the short visit of the Foreign Minister reflects the intention to further deepen the relations between the two countries. He said that India and Bangladesh are moving towards a new chapter on the basis of practicality and mutual dependence.

Brief meeting with regional leaders also took place
During his visit to Dhaka, Jaishankar also met several South Asian leaders present at the funeral, including Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. In the pictures released, both the leaders were seen greeting during the ceremony. During this period, Jaishankar did not meet Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his association with former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia in a condolence letter written to Tariq Rahman, son of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. PM Modi expressed hope that the people of Bangladesh will continue to be inspired by shared values, democratic traditions and a deep sense of national unity.

Mentioned about meeting with Khaleda Zia
Expressing his condolences, PM Modi wrote in the letter that I remember well the meeting and discussions with Begum Sahiba in Dhaka in June 2015. She (Khalida Zia) was a leader of extraordinary determination and determination and achieved the distinction of being the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh. PM Modi wrote that along with the development of Bangladesh, he also made many important contributions in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations.

What did PM Modi say in his condolence message?
PM Modi said in his condolence message that her (Khalida Zia) demise has created an irreparable void, but her vision and legacy will remain immortal. I am confident that his ideals will be carried forward in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and will continue to guide us in enriching the deep and historic partnership between India and Bangladesh and ensuring a new beginning.

Tariq Rehman is a strong contender for the post of PM.
Bangladesh’s three-time Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday (December 30) after a prolonged illness. Thousands of people attended his funeral in the capital Dhaka on Wednesday, including dignitaries from different countries. She was buried with state honors next to her husband Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Tariq Rehman, a strong contender for the post of Prime Minister in the elections to be held on February 12, is the eldest son of Khaleda Zia.

During the meeting with Tariq Rehman, Jaishankar acknowledged Zia’s contribution to democracy. He expressed hope over the rift in India-Bangladesh relations after the elections to be held in February. India is keeping a close eye on Dhaka’s growing closeness with Pakistan and its all-weather friend China.

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Pakistan has expressed grief over the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that we express our deepest condolences on the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Begum Khaleda Zia.

However, none of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Pak Army Chief Asim Munir or Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who have expressed close ties with Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s coup, are going to attend her funeral, but Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sajid will attend the funeral of Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday (December 31, 2025).

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister expressed grief by posting

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared a post on social media platform X on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). In the post, Ishaq Dar also shared two pictures of his meeting with Khaleda Zia.

Apart from this, in the post Ishaq Dar said that deep condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and President of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Begum Khaleda Zia. May Allah Almighty reward him with a high position in heaven. Along with this he said that may Allah grant patience and courage to the bereaved family.

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan, will represent Pakistan tomorrow at the funeral of Late Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, Bangladesh. https://t.co/BBV93jK5a7

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) December 30, 2025

Speaker of National Assembly will go to Dhaka- Ishaq Dar

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared another X post at around 7.30 pm on Tuesday (December 30). In this post, the Foreign Minister said that Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will visit Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tomorrow, where he will represent Pakistan at the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, late Begum Khaleda Zia.

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Before the general elections in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has suffered a major setback. The country’s former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia passed away on Tuesday morning (December 30, 2025). At the same time, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over his demise and expressed condolences to his family, supporters and the people of Bangladesh.

Rahul posted on social media

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a post on social media platform X expressing grief. He said, ‘I am saddened by the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. During his long career in public life, he played an important role in the political journey of Bangladesh. My heartfelt condolences to his family, supporters and people of Bangladesh.

Saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. Over her long career in public life, she played a significant role in Bangladesh’s political journey.

My heartfelt condolences to her family, supporters, and the people of Bangladesh.

—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 30, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed grief

At the same time, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed grief over the demise of Khaleda Zia. He wrote in his X post, ‘On behalf of the Indian National Congress, I express my deep condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia. In his long public career, he played a key role in shaping the political journey of the country. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Bangladesh.

Saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. Over her long career in public life, she played a significant role in Bangladesh’s political journey.

My heartfelt condolences to her family, supporters, and the people of Bangladesh.

—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 30, 2025

Khaleda Zia died in hospital

According to the information given by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia died at around 6 am on Tuesday morning. He breathed his last at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where he was undergoing treatment for more than a month. The party’s statement said that he died immediately after Fajr prayers. As soon as the news of Khaleda Zia’s demise came out, a wave of mourning ran in the country’s politics.

Khaleda Zia was suffering from heart and lung related problems

It was told that on November 23, he was admitted to a private hospital due to serious problems related to heart and lungs. After this his health continued to fluctuate. According to Bangladeshi media reports, she was also suffering from pneumonia in her last days and remained under the strict observation of doctors for about 36 days. During this time his condition remained critical.

The team of doctors had advised not to travel abroad

For the last few years, Khaleda Zia was suffering from many chronic diseases. A special medical team was formed for his treatment, which included doctors from Bangladesh as well as Britain, America, China and Australia. This month there was also discussion about taking him abroad for better treatment, but this plan was canceled after the advice of doctors. Doctors said that her condition was so weak that she was not in a position to travel internationally.

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Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and President of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda Zia has passed away. The BNP president breathed his last in the hospital on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). At the same time, after his death, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Wednesday (December 31, 2025).

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India and the people of the country in the last journey of Khaleda Zia.

PM Modi expressed condolences on the demise of Khaleda Zia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the demise of former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia. He shared a post on social media platform X on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). In the post, PM Modi also shared pictures of his meeting with Khaleda Zia in 2015.

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka.

Our sincere 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… pic.twitter.com/BLg6K52vak

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2025

He wrote in his post, ‘Extremely saddened to know the news of the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP President Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. We express our deepest condolences to his bereaved family and all the people of Bangladesh. May God give his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

His perspective will continue to guide our cooperation – PM Modi

He further said, ‘As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contribution in the development of the country and strengthening India-Bangladesh relations will always be remembered. I remember my meeting with him in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that his vision and legacy will continue to guide our mutual cooperation. May God grant peace to his soul.

Khaleda Zia was suffering from heart and lung disease

Actually, the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia was suffering from heart and lung related diseases. For this reason, Khaleda Zia was admitted to a private hospital last month on November 23, 2025. After this his health continued to fluctuate. In her last days, she was also suffering from pneumonia and remained under the strict supervision of doctors for about 36 days. During this time his condition remained critical.

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Former Bangladesh Minister Mohibul Choudhary considered former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia as a wise and dynamic leader. He said that today when the interference of fundamentalists has increased in the power of Bangladesh, Zia’s absence will definitely be missed in the times to come.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS on Tuesday (December 30, 2025), the former minister called Zia the ‘soft voice of the right wing’. Chaudhary, leader of Bangladesh Awami League and close to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressed his views on Zia’s tenure ranging from women’s upliftment to her understanding of geopolitics.

Question: How do you view the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia?
Mohibul Chaudhary: According to me, Begum Khaleda Zia was the softest voice among the right-wing leaders of Bangladesh. When she was leading right-wing politics, she understood well the limitations of geopolitics, relations between the two countries and fundamentalist thinking in governance. Despite alliances with parties like Jamaat-e-Islami, she managed to control and rein in the radicals, thereby saving Bangladesh from becoming an institutional theocracy. The impact of his departure will be greatly felt on the political ecosystem of Bangladesh, especially at a time when the influence of fundamentalists is increasing.

Question: How will future generations remember his political legacy?
Mohibul Chaudhary: Many of today’s youth may not fully remember his first term as prime minister, which took place during the difficult transition from military rule to democracy in 1991. Despite poverty, natural disasters, and political opposition, she kept the economy running and led the country toward democratic consolidation. He prioritized women’s empowerment, ensured girls’ access to education and healthcare, and did not compromise on basic welfare rights even while forming alliances with religion-based parties. She will be remembered as a strong but practical leader who believed in democratic balance.

Question: What role did he play in the current political environment of Bangladesh?
Mohibul Chaudhary: At a time when Bangladesh is facing an existential political challenge, his experience, age and political understanding could have helped in bringing about a rapprochement between the two major political streams—BNP and Awami League. His absence has made reconciliation more difficult, but many people still hope that the era of political dialogue will continue in its original spirit.

Question: How do you see Sheikh Hasina’s approach towards Khaleda Zia?
Mohibul Chaudhary: Despite political hostility and legal challenges, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina treated Khaleda Zia with humanity. Hasina ensured that she had access to state-of-the-art health facilities, including treatment by foreign doctors. Khaleda Zia’s health had deteriorated after Sheikh Hasina’s departure, but due to Sheikh Hasina’s earlier decisions, her life was prolonged through necessary medical treatment.

Question: How were Begum Khaleda Zia’s relations with India?
Mohibul Chaudhary: His political alliances sometimes complicated India-Bangladesh relations, and some in his government took damaging actions, particularly in the case of insurgents in India’s Northeast. However, Khaleda Zia herself understood the geopolitical reality of Bangladesh—that stable relations with India were essential for economic and regional stability. Whenever possible, he himself worked to facilitate relations and in 2015 contacted the Indian leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to seek cooperation and political engagement. She was a realist in foreign policy and mutual relations.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be laid to rest on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and will be buried next to the grave of her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman. The interim government gave this information on Tuesday.

Zia, the long-time chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and three-time Prime Minister, died in Dhaka in the morning after prolonged illness. She was 80 years old. News portal ‘bdnews24.com’ quoted legal advisor Asif Nazrul as saying that Jiah’s last rites will be held at Manik Mian Avenue after Johar prayers on Wednesday.

Nazrul told reporters after a special meeting of the advisory council of the interim government at the state guest house in Jamuna that Zia would later be buried with full state honors at the Zia Garden in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, next to the grave of her husband, former President and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.

BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir attended the meeting as a special invitee. Earlier, Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, while addressing the nation, announced three days of state mourning and one day of general holiday. Mohammad Yunus, in a televised address to the nation, urged people to maintain restraint and law and order.

He said, ‘I declare three days of state mourning on the demise of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and one day holiday on the day of her cremation tomorrow.’ He said, ‘I know that you all are very sad at this time. I hope you will be patient during this period of mourning and cooperate with all concerned involved in completing all the formalities including his Namaz-e-Janaza. Mohammad Yunus said that the government will provide all kinds of support in the last rites.

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Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday (30 December 2025) at the age of 80. Following the tragic incident, her son Tariq Rehman took to Twitter to express his emotional feelings for his mother. He wrote, ‘My mother and BNP President Begum Khaleda Zia left us today after listening to the call of Allah.’ Tariq Rahman further wrote that Khaleda Zia was not just a political leader, but she was known as the mother of democracy and mother of Bangladesh. She struggled throughout her life to strengthen the democratic system of the country and stood firmly against dictatorship and oppression.

Tariq Rehman wrote that Khaleda Zia was a very affectionate, gentle and courageous mother for him. He always took care of his family inside the house, no matter how difficult the circumstances were. Even amidst political conflicts, her motherly love and compassion never diminished.

My mother, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, has responded to the call of Almighty Allah and left us today. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return).

To many, she was the leader of the nation, an uncompromising leader, the… pic.twitter.com/bLsEtzYWgi

— Tarique Rahman (@trahmanbnp) December 30, 2025

A life full of arrest, illness and struggle

Khaleda Zia faced repeated arrests, denial of treatment and constant political persecution throughout her life. Despite this, he never gave up. His personality remained calm but steadfast and strong. Khaleda Zia lost her husband and child for the country. After these personal sorrows, the people of Bangladesh became his family. Service to the country became his aim and direction of life.

Democratic legacy will always live on

In the statement, Tariq further wrote that Khaleda Zia has left behind a legacy of patriotism, sacrifice and struggle for democracy, which will continue to inspire the coming generations. His memory and contribution will always be recorded in the democratic history of Bangladesh.

Expressed gratitude for people’s love

Tariq Rehman wrote at the end of the post that on behalf of the family, I express my gratitude for the love, respect and condolences received from all over the country and the world. Khaleda Zia’s death is being seen as the end of an era in Bangladesh politics.

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Khaleda Zia, who became the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 1991, died on Tuesday (30 December) at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia was one of the two women who dominated Bangladeshi politics for four decades. The second woman is Sheikh Hasina, who has been the Prime Minister of Bangladesh 5 times. In August 2024, she had to flee power amid violent student protests and has been living in India since then.

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has also expressed condolences on the demise of Khaleda Zia. She said in a post, ‘I express my deep condolences on the demise of BNP President and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. She will always be remembered for her role as the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh and in the struggle to establish democracy. I express my heartfelt condolences to his son Tariq Rehman and his bereaved family members.

political rivalry of begums
Since the 1980s, Bangladesh politics has revolved around Zia and Hasina. The political enmity between the two is well known, which is called the battle of begums. This is a respectable name used for a powerful woman. The political rivalry between the two encouraged street violence in Bangladesh, paralyzed the governance system and also hollowed out democratic politics from within.

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The roots of the enmity between the two Begums go back to 1975, when Bangladesh’s founding father and Awami League chief Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members were assassinated in a coup. Three months later, Zia’s husband Ziaur Rahman (who was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff at the time) effectively took control of the country and became President of Bangladesh in 1977.

How Begum Khaleda became the first PM
After the assassination of Ziaur Rehman in 1981, Zia and Hasina together launched a mass movement for democracy and ousted military ruler Hussain Mohammad Ershad from power in 1990. Jiya and Haseena’s friendship did not last long. The first free elections were held in Bangladesh in 1991. Zia won an unexpected victory over Hasina by getting the support of the country’s largest Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami. For this reason Khaleda became the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Hasina was attacked with a grenade!
Sheikh Hasina defeated Zia in the 1996 general elections, but after 5 years Zia returned to power with a huge majority. In 2004, Hasina’s rally was attacked with a grenade, but Hasina survived. Zia’s government was blamed for this attack.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed grief over the demise of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Begum Khaleda Zia. He has described Khaleda Zia’s demise as a big loss for BNP and the country’s politics. Awami League has shared Sheikh Hasina’s post on social media platform X.

Sheikh Hasina was quoted as saying in the post, ‘I express my deepest condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP President Begum Khaleda Zia. As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her struggle for the establishment of democracy and her significant contribution towards the country will always be remembered. His departure is a big loss for Bangladesh politics and the leadership of BNP.

BNP informed about the death of Khaleda Zia on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). According to the party, Khaleda Zia died at around 6 in the morning. She was suffering from lung and heart disease for a long time and at the age of 80, she said goodbye to the world.

Khaleda Zia was the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh and served as PM twice. She first became Prime Minister in 1991 and completed her five-year tenure till 1996. For the second time she remained PM from 2001 to 2006. At the same time, Sheikh Hasina became Prime Minister five times and had to leave the post after the coup last year. Due to fierce protests in the country, she had to leave Bangladesh and resigned and came to India.

Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia are two important faces of Bangladesh politics, between whom there was bitter political enmity for decades. In Bangladesh politics it is also called Battle of Begums. Both of them were seen fighting together against dictatorship, but the seat of power made them their staunch opponents. Khaleda Zia is also credited with replacing the presidential system with a parliamentary system in Bangladesh through a referendum, which resulted in administrative power being vested in the Prime Minister.

Whenever Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina were Prime Ministers, differences were seen in the foreign policies of both. Especially regarding India. During Khaleda Zia’s tenure, China and Pakistan were given more importance, whereas during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure as Prime Minister, India remained closer to Bangladesh.

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