Crowds continue to gather at Khaleda Zia’s grave today; Firoza stands silent

Expresses gratitude to CA, state agencies, foreign missions, security forces, journalists

In 2018, Khaleda walked into jail, but came out seriously ill, he says

Ambassadors, high commissioners and heads of international organisations among attendees

Indian foreign minister and Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker among them

Crowds spilled over into surrounding areas, with large gatherings seen in Farmgate, Karwan Bazar and nearby localities

Special prayers will be offered in mosques nationwide on Friday

Buried with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman

Diversions to take effect from 7:00am tomorrow, says police

Declare three-day mourning with flags at half-mast and special prayers

Her janaza to be held at 2pm tomorrow

Indian external affairs minister and Pakistan’s foreign minister among likely attendees

Khaleda Zia’s physician Zahid recalls spending 484 days by her side during treatment

Envoys from several countries pay respects at Gulshan office following former prime minister’s death

Interim government finalises security and funeral arrangements

Bangladesh is mourning the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and one of the most influential figures in its political history. Her death marks not only the end of a long and turbulent political chapter, but also a moment of collective reflection on leadership, resilience, and the struggle for democracy. Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 79. She breathed her last at around 6am, today, at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital after a prolonged illness.

World leaders, including the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, have extended deepest condolences on the passing of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia..Besides, countries like the US, China, Japan, Germany, France, and Iran have expressed condolences..Indian Prime Minister N

He pays tribute in Facebook post, recalling personal loss and her national role

She is to be buried beside the grave of her husband after Janaza

Khaleda's victory in 1991 marked her formal arrival, but the story began long years before