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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Passes Away at 80 in Dhaka
Bangladesh's three-time Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was the first female PM of the country. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia , Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister , passed away early Tuesday (December 30, 2025) morning in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. She was 80 years old . The BNP confirmed her death in an official Facebook post, stating: “Our beloved leader is no longer with us. She passed away at 6:
Dec 30, 20254 min read
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