In history, Khaleda Zia loomed large. So will her shadow over Bangladesh’s future Written by Shubhajit Roy Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

In history, Khaleda Zia loomed large. So will her shadow over Bangladesh’s future Khaleda Zia's death comes at a time of political transition in Bangladesh. The country is heading to its first elections after four decades in which both Khaleda and her rival Sheikh Hasina will not participate. Their shadows, however, will undoubtedly loom large Written by Shubhajit Roy https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/in-history-khaleda-zia-loomed-large-so-will-her-shadow-over-bangladeshs-future-10447120/?ref=explained_pg New Delhi | December 31, 2025 06:20 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.