Who is Khaleda Zia? Early Life of Bangladesh’s First Woman Prime Minister
Begum Khaleda Zia, the first woman to lead Bangladesh as prime minister died on Tuesday at age of 80 at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka around 6 AM. She was born on 15 August 1945, she came in politics after her husband Ziaur Rahman, a former president was assassinated in 1981. She became chairperson of the BNP in 1984 and later served as prime minister twice.
Who Was Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia was a Bangladesh First Lady Prime Minister who served twice first from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001-2006. She was the earliest female heads of government in the Muslim world and leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
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Early Years in Dinajpur
Khaleda Zia spent her childhood in Dinajpur, then part of British India and now in Bangladesh.
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A Reserved Young Woman
Khaleda Zia known for her reserved nature and she was described as a shy housewife. A leading figure in the country's struggle for independence who became the president in 1977.
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Marriage at a Young Age
Khaleda Zia married to Ziaur Rahman at just 15 beginning a life tied to the military and later connect her fate to Bangladesh's politics.
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Khaleda Zia Involvement in Politics
After the assassination of her husband in 1981, Khaleda Zia joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and gradually emerges as political voice.
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Khaleda Zia BNP & 7 Party Alliance
As BNP Chairperson, Khaleda Zia coordinated the seven party alliance to mount a unified challenge against military rule. The coalition played a key role in mobilising protests and pushing Bangladesh toward the return of democratic governance.
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Khaleda Zia as a Prime Minister
Khaleda Zia was the country's first female prime minister serves as three times. First from March 1991 to February 1996, the second term lasted for a few weeks after February 1996 and the third from October 2001 to October 2006.
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Khaleda Zia Anti Ershad Movement
In 1980, the military rule of Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Khaleda Zia led nationwide protests rejecting controlled elections and demanding democracy.
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