Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister. (AP file photo)
World
N
News1801-01-2026, 17:40

BNP: Hasina's Vengeance, Denied Care Caused Khaleda Zia's Death

  • BNP blames Sheikh Hasina for Khaleda Zia's death, citing "personal vengeance" and denial of overseas medical care.
  • BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan stated Khaleda Zia was "seriously ill" after her 2018 imprisonment.
  • Medical opinions suggest her illness worsened due to denied treatment abroad during four years of house arrest.
  • Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, served three terms and led BNP for 41 years.
  • She fought for democracy, faced repeated imprisonment, and was an "inspiration against fascism."

Why It Matters: BNP holds Sheikh Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death, alleging denied overseas medical care.

More like this

Loading more articles...