Bangladesh Mourns Khaleda Zia's Death; Three-Day National Mourning Declared

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Firstpost•30-12-2025, 13:12
Bangladesh Mourns Khaleda Zia's Death; Three-Day National Mourning Declared
- •Bangladesh declares three days of national mourning for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away at 80.
- •Zia suffered from multiple health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart complications.
- •Her funeral will be held on Wednesday with full state honor, with prayers in front of Parliament.
- •Interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for discipline and patience during the mourning period.
- •Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, recently returned from exile and is a potential Prime Minister amidst Bangladesh's political turmoil.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh observes three-day national mourning for former PM Khaleda Zia, who died at 80.
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