Khaleda Zia

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson (deceased)

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Born: August 15, 1945, Jalpaiguri

Died: December 30, 2025

Party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Previous offices: Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Leader of the Opposition

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Bangladesh holds first election since Hasina ouster

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As of May 2026: Died December 30, 2025

Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, winning elections her opponents called fraudulent. On August 5, 2024, student protesters stormed her residence and she fled by helicopter to India.

Updated May 27