Tag: Female Leaders
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Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who became Bangladesh’s first female PM
Introduction: A life shaped by struggle and leadership Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the age of 80, remains a defining figure in Bangladesh’s modern political history. As the country’s first female prime minister, she broke a gendered barrier and steered a political era marked by intense rivalry, reform attempts, and periods of political turbulence.…
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Khaleda Zia: From Shy Housewife to Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister
Introduction: A Trailblazing Political Path Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the age of 80, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped Bangladeshi politics. As the country’s first female prime minister, she broke gender norms and led the nation through a pivotal era in its post-independence history. Her rise from relative obscurity to the highest political…