'Profound loss’: What Khaleda Zia's rival Sheikh Hasina said on her death
Posted on: Dec 30, 2025 11:09 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Exiled former bangla desh undercoat government minister Sheikh Hasina on tues verbalised condolences over the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her passing as a major loss to the country’s political life.
The 80-year-old, Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and one of its most influential political figures, died earlier in the day after battling prolonged illness. The BNP announced her death on social media, saying she passed away around 6 am, shortly after the Fajr prayers.
Hasina’s condolence message was shared by the Awami League on its X account. “I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia,” the statement said.
“As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and for her role in the struggle to establish democracy, her contributions to the nation were significant and will be remembered. Her passing represents a profound loss for Bangladesh’s political life and for the leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,” it added.
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Khaleda Zia and Hasina were principal political rivals for decades, with their leadership shaping Bangladesh’s electoral contests and governments. Their rivalry dominated the country’s politics for much of the last three decades.
The former Awami League chief also offered prayers for Khaleda Zia and conveyed sympathies to her family and party. “I pray for the eternal peace and forgiveness of Begum Khaleda Zia’s soul,” the statement said.
“I convey my sincere sympathies to her son, Tarique Rahman, and to the members of her bereaved family. I also extend my condolences to the wider BNP family. I hope that Almighty Allah grants them patience, strength, and comfort to endure this difficult time,” it added.
The message came as Sheikh Hasina is currently taking refuge in India after being ousted from power in August last year amid widespread unrest in Bangladesh.
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