Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first elected female prime minister and longtime opposition leader, has died aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister and one of the country's most influential political figures, has died at the age of 80, her party said on Tuesday.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed her death in a statement, marking the end of an era defined by intense political rivalry and repeated power shifts.
Khaleda Zia was the first woman elected prime minister of Bangladesh, serving two terms and playing a central role in shaping the country's modern political landscape.
Her career was also marked by corruption cases, which she consistently dism...