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Khaleda Zia

Begum Khaleda Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who was The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. She was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh and the second female prime minister in the Muslim world after Benazir Bhutto. She was the wife of the former president of Bangladesh and army chief, Ziaur Rahman and was first lady from 1977 to 1981. S…

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politics · Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1991–1996; 2001–2006) · politician · also Khaleda Zia, Begum Khaleda Zia, Khaleda Majumder, Khaleda Khanom, Begum Zia, Zia

Born 15 August 1946 · Died 30 December 2025 · Q234814

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Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2009–2014).
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Career landmark: Leader of the Opposition (2009–2014).
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2026· 25 entries

Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Dhaka Tribune: President-elect Fakhrul pays homage to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Prothom Alo English: Mirza Fakhrul pays homage to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

daily-sun.com: Mirza Fakhrul pays homage to graves of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia - daily-sun.com

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Views Bangladesh: President-elect Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia's graves

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

daily-sun.com: President-elect Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia - daily-sun.com

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bd24live: New President Pays Tribute at Mausoleums of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

The Business Standard: 'Hatkata Kashem' sent to jail in case over 2015 attack on Khaleda Zia's motorcade

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

dailycountrytodaybd.com: Emotional discussion, prayer at Gaibandha District Bar on Khaleda Zia’s 82nd birthday

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

daily-sun.com: PM offers prayers at graves of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia - daily-sun.com

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): PM offers ziarat at graves of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

New Age BD: Sramik League leader Kashem sent to jail in Khaleda Zia’s convoy attack case

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

daily-sun.com: Our journey follows democratic path shown by Khaleda Zia: Rizvi - daily-sun.com

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): Khaleda Zia shown us path of democracy: Rizvi

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): New four BNP standing committee members pay tribute at graves of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

United News of Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia’s name will remain ‘written in golden letters’ as long as Bangladesh exists: Rizvi

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Views Bangladesh: Attack on Khaleda Zia’s motorcade: 'Hatkata' Kashem sent to jail

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Aug 17, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): Begum Zia was never defeated: Rizvi

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Aug 16, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): Doa mahfil held at UGC on Khaleda Zia's 82nd birthday

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Aug 16, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS): Khaleda Zia never compromised on the issue of independence, sovereignty and democracy: Rizvi

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Aug 16, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Dhaka Tribune: Rizvi: Nation will never forget Khaleda Zia’s contributions

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Aug 16, 2026Documented record69% confidence

businesstimes-bd.com: Khaleda Zia’s 82nd Birthday Celebrated in Tongi - businesstimes-bd.com

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Aug 16, 2026Documented record69% confidence

en.bd-pratidin.com: Khaleda Zia’s uncompromising leadership keeps Bangladesh standing: Amir Khasru|68090|News24 TV - en.bd-pratidin.com

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Aug 15, 2026Documented record69% confidence

New Age BD: Democracy returned repeatedly thru Khaleda Zia’s struggle: Fakhrul

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Aug 15, 2026Documented record69% confidence

The Financial Express: Khaleda Zia stood firm on principles at risk of life Moyeen Khan

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2026Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

The Hamtramck City Council in Michigan, United States has renamed “Carpenter Street” as “Khaleda Zia Street” in the honour of Zia

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2025· 2 entries

Dec 30, 2025Documented record86% confidence

Died 2025-12-30.

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2025Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Zia stated that she would contest the 2026 general election, announcing her candidacies for the seats of Bogra-7, Feni-1, and Dinajpur-3

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2024· 1 entry

2024Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Was released and acquitted of all charges

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2023· 1 entry

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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Khaleda Zia left message on school blackboard undermining anti-govt protest” Altered image.

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2021· 3 entries

Aug 26, 2021Reported claimRated False · BOOM Fact Check

BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia said, "if Hindus & Buddhists want to live safely, they should either convert to Islam or go to India.”” False.

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Aug 21, 2021Reported claimRated False · Alt News

Alt News rated the claim “Ex Bangladeshi PM Begum Khaleda Zia said, "if Hindus & Buddhists want to live safely, they should either convert to Islam or go to India."” False.

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Jul 7, 2021Reported claimRated False · AFP Fact Check

AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Photo shows Khaleda Zia attending Sheikh Hasina's wedding ceremony” False.

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2018· 1 entry

2018Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Zia was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for corruption

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2017· 1 entry

2017Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

The police conducted a raid on Zia's house to search for "anti-state" documents

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2016· 1 entry

2016Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gazi Zahirul Islam, the former joint general secretary of the Dhaka Union of Journalists, filed a case against Zia over her birthdate, accusing her of seeking to tarnish the reputation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and family

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2009· 2 entries

Jan 1, 2009Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2009–2014).

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Jan 1, 2009Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Leader of the Opposition (2009–2014).

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2006· 1 entry

2006Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Forbes magazine featured her administration in a major story praising her achievements

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2001· 3 entries

Jan 1, 2001Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Leader of the House (2001–2006).

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Jan 1, 2001Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Prime Minister of Bangladesh (2001–2006).

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Jan 1, 2001Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (2001–2006).

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1996· 4 entries

Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (1996–2001).

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Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Leader of the Opposition (1996–2001).

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Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (1996–1996).

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Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Leader of the House (1996–1996).

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1994· 1 entry

1994Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

The education budget was increased by 60%, the highest allocation among the formal budget sectors

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1991· 4 entries

1991Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

And the Financial Institutions Act in 1993, and the establishment of the privatization board in 1993

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Jan 1, 1991Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1991–1996).

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Jan 1, 1991Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Leader of the House (1991–1995).

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Jan 1, 1991Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (1991–1995).

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1986· 1 entry

1986Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Ershad declared a date for a fresh general election

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1985· 1 entry

1985Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

As well and, as a result, in March of the same year, the Ershad-led government tightened the martial law and put Zia under house arrest again

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1984· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1984Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (1984–2025).

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1984Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Along with other parties, she declared 6 February as the "Demand Day" and 14 February as "Protest Day"

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1983· 1 entry

1983Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Hussain Mohammad Ershad confirmed this arrangement

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1981· 1 entry

1981Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

The acting president, Abdus Sattar, leased the house "for life" to Zia for a nominal ৳101

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1977· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1977Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: First Lady of Bangladesh (1977–1981).

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1977Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Ziaur Rahman became the country's president, with Zia serving has first lady

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1960· 1 entry

1960Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Married Ziaur Rahman, then a captain in the Pakistan Army

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1946· 3 entries

Aug 15, 1946Documented record86% confidence

Born 1946-08-15.

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1946Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

In Jalpaiguri and moved to East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh, in 1950

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1946Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

In Jalpaiguri in Bengal Province, British India (now in West Bengal, India) to a Bengali family of Muslim Majumdars from Fulgazi, Feni

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