For the first time under the parliamentary system, a woman was elected Prime Minister and she was Begum Khaleda Zia. The foundation for many later economic improvements was laid by Khaleda Zia. In one of her historic speeches, Khaleda Zia said: "We are neither right-wing nor left-wing. Both Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia were quiet by nature, believing in "less talk, more work." Of the rare couple, Khaleda Zia governed for a comparatively longer period, and she endured more political persecution, harassment, and propaganda.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 30, 2025 05:31 UTC