Dhaka, Jan. 2 -- Leaders of Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal expressed their condolences through letters on the pPassing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday expressed condolences and said that the nation's sympathies were with Bangladesh in this period of grief.

"Prime Minister Khaleda Zia played an important role in Bangladesh's journey towards parliamentary democracy and a market economy. She was also Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and a champion for women's education and development. Bilaterally, she was instrumental in strengthening relations between our two countries. Her legacy of dedication and service to her nation will be deeply remembered," he added.

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