Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condolences following the death of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, her archrival who dominated Bangladesh's politics alongside her for decades.

In a condolence message posted on the Awami League's X account on Tuesday, Hasina described Khaleda as a significant figure in the country's political history, highlighting her role as Bangladesh's first woman prime minister and her contributions to the struggle to establish democracy.

"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," Hasina said.

She added that Khaleda's death marked "a profound loss for Ba...