Sheikh Hasina Condoles Rival Khaleda Zia's Death, Calls it 'Profound Loss'

• Exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina expressed condolences over the death of her long-time political rival, former PM Begum Khaleda Zia.
• Khaleda Zia, BNP chairperson and Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, passed away at 80 after a prolonged illness.
• Hasina described Zia's passing as a 'profound loss for Bangladesh’s political life' and acknowledged her significant contributions to the nation.
• Despite decades of intense political rivalry, Hasina offered prayers and sympathies to Zia's family, including her son Tarique Rahman, and the BNP.
• Hasina's message comes as she is currently in India, having been ousted from power in Bangladesh last year.

Why It Matters: Sheikh Hasina condoles the death of political rival Khaleda Zia, acknowledging her national contributions.