Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda Zia, three-time prime minister and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died in Dhaka on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Bangladeshi politics. Her funeral drew large crowds, highlighting her significant legacy.
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The crackdown killed at least 1,400 people, according to a U.N. fact-finding report.
Our favourite leader is no longer with us. She left us at 6am this morning.
From her hospital bed, Ms. Zia celebrated Ms. Hasina’s downfall as “the end of tyranny.”
Muhammad Yunus described Khaleda Zia as a “symbol of the democratic movement”.
Narendra Modi said Khaleda Zia's contributions to Bangladesh's development and India-Bangladesh relations will be remembered.
Bangladesh had lost “a true guardian”, describing Khaleda Zia as a unifying symbol of sovereignty, independence and democracy.
Stipends introduced by Khaleda Zia improved women's education.
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at age 80.
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