Archive · 5 Jan 2026
BNP Thanks PM Modi for Khaleda Zia Condolences
Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away at the age of 80 on December 30, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India expressed his condolences on her death, recalling their meeting in 2015 and her contributions to Bangladesh-India relations.
The BNP appreciated Modi's message and highlighted Zia's legacy in fostering ties between the two countries.
Zia was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Bangladesh and her passing was confirmed by the BNP.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at Zia's funeral and handed over a letter of condolence from PM Modi to BNP leader Tarique Rahman.
The relations between India and Bangladesh have been strained recently due to concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
BNP appreciated PM Modi's condolence message on Khaleda Zia's demise.
Khaleda Zia was the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP chairperson.
She passed away at the age of 80 on December 30, 2025, in Dhaka.
PM Modi recalled his 2015 meeting with Zia and her contributions to Bangladesh-India relations.
The BNP highlighted Zia's legacy in fostering ties between Bangladesh and India.
- Who
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- BNP appreciated PM Modi's condolence message on Khaleda Zia's demise and recalled her contributions to Bangladesh-India relations
- When
- December 30, 2025
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To acknowledge Khaleda Zia's legacy and her impact on Bangladesh-India relations
- Person
- Begum Khaleda Zia
- Age
- 80
- Role
- Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chairperson
- Date of Death
- December 30, 2025
- Location of Death
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness
- Condolence Message
- PM Narendra Modi
- BNP's Response
- Appreciation for Modi's condolence message
- Funeral Representation
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- BNP Leader
- Tarique Rahman
Sources
BNP Appreciates PM Modi’s Condolence On Khaleda Zia’s Demise, Recalls India-Bangladesh Ties
Bangladesh's BNP thanks Modi for condolence message on Khaleda Zia's demise
Bangladesh Nationalist Party thanks PM Modi for condolence message on Khaleda Zia’s death
