BBC News Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 by External Source December 30, 2025 December 30, 2025 2 Zia became the country’s first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post ‘No worries’: Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan next post Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say You may also like Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not... December 30, 2025 Khaleda Zia: ‘Shy housewife’ who led Bangladesh in... December 30, 2025 ‘No worries’: Trump downplays Chinese military drills around... December 30, 2025 The fight over Christian nationalism in a small... December 30, 2025 Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups December 30, 2025 Photographing the hidden world of slime mould December 30, 2025 Coups, elections and protests – a difficult year... December 30, 2025 Naan: How the ‘world’s best bread’ travelled from... December 30, 2025 Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza... December 30, 2025 Russia’s losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever,... December 30, 2025