Top news of the day from The Hindu, December 30, 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies at 80 after battling multiple health issues.

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies after a prolonged illness in Dhaka, her party says.

Zia’s archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation

She was handed long prison terms on corruption charges in 2018 but was released in August 2024 following anti-government protests that resulted in the resignation of Prime…

Follow The Hindu for live updates on Bangladesh former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away after a prolonged illness on December 30, 2025.

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh…

Khaleda Zia's funeral is set for December 31, with Bangladesh observing three days of mourning and a general holiday.

Top news of the day from The Hindu, December 30, 2025

Khaleda Zia's funeral LIVE: Follow The Hindu's LIVE updates on the funeral ceremonies of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia; Jaishankar to represent India in Dhaka

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

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