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End of an Era: Bangladesh’s First Female PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

Bangladesh has entered a period of profound national mourning following the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, the nation’s first female Prime Minister and a central figure in its democratic history. Zia passed away at the age of 80 in Dhaka on December 30, 2025, just as the country prepares for its first general elections since the 2024 uprising.