Khalida Zia Laid to Rest in Dhaka; End of an Era in Bangladesh Politics

• Former Bangladesh PM Khalida Zia was laid to rest in Dhaka, buried near her husband Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.
• Her passing marks the end of a significant political era, attended by family, government officials, and 32 diplomats from various nations.
• Zia led the BNP for 41 years, known as an 'uncompromising leader', serving as PM thrice and never losing an election.
• India's EAM S. Jaishankar attended, met Tarique Rahman, and conveyed PM Modi's condolences.
• Public movement was restricted during the burial in Zia Uddyan; Zia was hospitalized on Nov 23 at Evercare Hospital.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM Khalida Zia, marking the close of a four-decade political journey.