'A Profound Loss': Hasina Pays Tribute To Zia

 

Dhaka : Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of her archrival Khaleda Zia, who dominated the country's politics alongside her for decades. In a condolence message posted on the Awami League's X account on Tuesday, Hasina described Zia as a significant figure in the country’s political history. The 78-year-old Awami League leader highlighted her role as Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and her contributions to the struggle to establish democracy.

 

“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,” Hasina said. She added that Zia's death marked “a profound loss for Bangladesh’s political life” and for the leadership of the BNP.