Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Khaleda Zia's Funeral: Jaishankar Attends
Khaleda Zia was a very important leader in Bangladesh.
She was the first woman to be the prime minister there.
She started her political career after her husband, who was also a leader, was killed.
She led a big political party called the BNP and had a long fight with another leader, Sheikh Hasina.
Now that Khaleda Zia has passed away, her son, Tarique Rahman, might become a big leader in the next election.
The country is facing some big challenges, but this could also be a chance for new leaders to step up and make things better for the people of Bangladesh.
Her funeral will be a big event with many important people from different countries attending, including India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP chief, passed away on 30 December at the age of 80.
Her funeral was held on 31 December at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka, with burial beside her husband, Ziaur Rahman.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the funeral to represent the Indian government and people.
Jaishankar met with BNP leader Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia's son, to convey condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Khaleda Zia's death marks the end of an era in Bangladeshi politics, with her son seen as a potential major political force in the upcoming elections.
- Who
- Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the BNP
- What
- Her funeral attended by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- When
- 31 December, with funeral at 2 pm and burial at 3:30 pm
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To pay respects and represent the Indian government at the state funeral
- Name
- Khaleda Zia
- Role
- Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chief
- Date of Death
- 30 December
- Age at Death
- 80 years old
- Funeral Location
- Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka
- Burial Location
- Beside her husband, Ziaur Rahman
- Funeral Time
- 2 pm
- Burial Time
- 3:30 pm
- Indian Representative
- S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
- BNP Successor
- Tarique Rahman
Sources
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