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The 80-year-old Bangladesh ist Party (BNP) stalwart was laid to rest next to her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman at Manik Mia Avenue, which is near the country's parliament.
Supporters gather near a banner with a picture of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia following her death in Dhaka. (Photo: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 31, 2025 17:16 IST
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was on Wednesday buried with state honours in Dhaka, with thousands of people and several dignitaries, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, attending the funeral ceremony.
The 80-year-old Bangladesh ist Party (BNP) stalwart was laid to rest next to her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman at Manik Mia Avenue, which is near the country's parliament.
Before the funeral, Jaishankar met Khaleda Zia's son and acting BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, widely tipped to be next Bangladesh Prime Minister, and handed him a condolence letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The External Affairs Minister also met Pakistan's Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and exchanged greetings.
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Published By:
Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Dec 31, 2025
