External affairs minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday. “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. “As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered. “Saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. “I pray for the eternal peace and forgiveness of Begum Khaleda Zia’s soul.

Source: The Telegraph December 30, 2025 23:42 UTC