New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday condoled the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Zia, who served three terms as Bangladesh's prime minister, died at around 6 am local time while receiving medical treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She was 80.

In a post on X, the Bangladesh Awami League said, "I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and for her role in the struggle to establish democracy, her contributions to the nation were significant and will be remembered. Her passing represents a profound loss for Bangladesh's political life and for the l...