Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Global leaders on Tuesday continued to express condolences following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a towering democratic leader in her country.

Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki said that she was "deeply saddened" by Khaleda Zia's passing and extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Nepal to her family and the people of Bangladesh.

"Begum Zia leaves behind a legacy of lifelong public service, with her enduring leadership marking a historic chapter in the democratic journey of her country," Karki said in a post on X. She also described Khaleda Zia as "a true friend of Nepal", recalling her role in strengthening N...