Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The death of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia has drawn wide coverage from leading international news organisations, many of which described her passing as the end of a defining chapter in Bangladesh's political history.

Across continents, global media outlets highlighted her rise from political novice to the country's first woman prime minister, her decades-long rivalry with Sheikh Hasina, and her central role in shaping Bangladesh's democratic journey.

Here is a snapshot of how major international outlets reported her death:

Reuters

Reuters was among the first to report the news globally, running the headline:

"Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies at 80."

The news agenc...