New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Tarique Rahman on the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

In his letter to Rahman, Prime Minister Modi said his thoughts are with the people of Bangladesh and that while her passing leaves an irreplaceable void, her vision and legacy will endure.

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of your mother, Her Excellency Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on this profound personal loss. May her soul rest in eternal peace," the letter read.

PM Modi remembered late Khaleda Zia as a leader of "rare resolve and...