In an interview with Deutsche Welle, journalist David Bergman said that Bangladeshis will remember Khaleda Zia primarily for her role in the anti-autocracy movement and the restoration of democracy. He discussed her political life and struggles, noting that she led a strong movement against former ruler Ershad in alliance with the Awami League and other parties, which eventually led to Ershad’s downfall and the return of democracy. Bergman described her victory in the first election after Ershad’s fall as surprising, as many had expected the Awami League under Sheikh Hasina to win. He also said Khaleda Zia would be remembered for her fierce rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.
Bergman praised Khaleda Zia’s contributions to democracy and women’s rights but acknowledged corruption allegations against her. He said corruption increased during her second term from 2001 to 2006 but argued she was not meaningfully involved. He described the corruption case that led to her imprisonment under the Awami League government as weak and unjustified, noting that no significant assets linked to her were found.
Regarding her current influence, Bergman said her illness had reduced her role in the BNP, while her son Tarique Rahman, based in London, was expanding his influence. He added that Tarique faces major challenges in keeping the party united.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ৩১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১২: ২৬আপডেট : ৩১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১৬: ০৭ আমার দেশ অনলাইন খালেদা জিয়াকে বাংলাদেশের মানুষ সবচেয়ে বেশি স্মরণ করবে তার স্বৈরাচার বিরোধী আন্দোলন ও গণতন্ত্র পুনঃপ্রতিষ্ঠায় তার অবদানের জন্য। ডয়েচে ভ্যালেকে দেয়া সাক্ষ
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