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, the first female prime minister of Bangladesh and longtime chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, died in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. Major outlets reported that she had been on life support at Evercare Hospital and that the government declared national mourning after her death.
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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. |