Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 30, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Dinajpur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 30/12/2025 |
Latest News about Khaleda Zia
30/12/2025
Khaleda Zia, BNP Chairperson and former three-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh, passed away at around 6 AM at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after prolonged illness involving multiple health complications including heart, lung, liver, kidney issues, diabetes, arthritis, and eye ailments. She was 80 years old. The government announced three days of state mourning from 31 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, along with a one-day general holiday for her funeral prayers.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Husband/Spouse | General Ziaur Rahman (7th President of Bangladesh) |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1960 |
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Family
| Father | Iskandar Majumder (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Taiyaba Majumder |
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Career
| Political Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
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| Political Journey |
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| Biggest Rival | Sheikh Hasina |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born into a family of businessmen in Dinajpur District in Bengal, British India (now in north-western Bangladesh). | |
| 2. She married Ziaur Rahman, who became the 7th President of Bangladesh in 1977. | |
| 3. After her husband's assassination, she became the head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. | |
| 4. She opposed the autocratic rule of Hussain Muhammad Ershad and was detained multiple times. | |
| 5. She served as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for three terms. | |
| 6. She is considered the longest-serving Prime Minister of Bangladesh. | |
| 7. She was sworn in as Bangladesh’s first female prime minister in 1991. | |
| 8. In 1999, she formed a four-party alliance to increase chances of returning to power. | |
| 9. She faced criticism for allying with Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh. | |
| 10. On 29 October 2006, her term as Prime Minister ended. |