Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral with massive crowds

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM

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Bangladesh held a state funeral for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died at 80, drawing large crowds in Dhaka on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Zia, the country's first female prime minister and a three-time leader, was mourned by people from across the country, including those who did not politically support her. Flags flew at half-mast, and a public holiday was declared to honor her legacy. Security was heightened with thousands of personnel deployed as the funeral took place outside the parliament building. Zia, who entered politics after her husband's death, led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and was known for her long-standing political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.

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Bangladesh

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