Commonwealth Secretary-General Sharlene Botchwey has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a condolence message sent to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Botchwey conveyed sympathy on behalf of the Commonwealth family. The message was released on Wednesday by the Bangladesh High Commission in London.
In her statement, Botchwey said she was deeply saddened by the news of Khaleda Zia’s passing and extended heartfelt condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh during this period of national mourning. She described Zia as a powerful figure in Bangladesh’s political arena and the country’s first female prime minister, who opened a new chapter in political leadership. Botchwey noted that Zia’s leadership across three terms reflected her unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Bangladeshi people.
The message further stated that Khaleda Zia’s legacy extended beyond Bangladesh, serving as an inspiration for women leaders across South Asia and Commonwealth nations. Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30 at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment in Dhaka and was buried with state honors the following day.
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