Khaleda Zia's funeral

Khaleda Zia's Funeral: A Nation Bids Farewell Bangladesh is mourning the loss of its first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80. Her funeral was held on December 31, 2025, at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka, with state honors and attended by dignitaries, including Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. ¹ ² ³ Funeral Details: Date: December 31, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. Location: Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka Burial: Beside her husband, Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan Tributes and Condolences: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow, recalling his warm meeting with Khaleda Zia in Dhaka in 2015. Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, announced three days of national mourning and a one-day general holiday. The international community, including the US, EU, and China, paid tribute to Khaleda Zia's contributions to Bangladesh's development and democracy. ⁴ Khaleda Zia's legacy as a pioneering leader and advocate for democracy will be remembered in Bangladesh's history. #khaledazia #khaledaziaupdatenews