Dhaka, February 2025: Khaleda Zia A prominent politician of Bangladesh and BNP Founding leader Ziaur RahmanHis wife. She Two-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and is known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in the country's political history. The ups and downs of his political career have had a long-term impact on the politics of Bangladesh as a whole.
Early life and education
Khaleda Zia was born on August 15, 1945. Bogura District Gopalganj In the city. His father M.A. Haque He was a businessman, and his mother Deleted. Kamrun Nesha She was a housewife. Khaleda Zia paid attention to primary education from her childhood and later At Dhaka University He received higher education. Although he had an interest in studies, political and social circumstances quickly drew him towards politics.
Political journey and her husband Ziaur Rahman
After the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975, the political landscape of Bangladesh changed. Khaleda Zia became politically active at that time and under the leadership of Ziaur Rahman, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Established.
In 1977 Ziaur Rahman Bangladesh Former President After the death of Ziaur Rahman in 1981, Khaleda Zia began her political career. She came to lead the BNP and became the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 1991. Prime Minister He took the oath as.
Khaleda Zia as Prime Minister
Khaleda Zia for the first time from 1991 to 1996 Prime Minister of Bangladesh During his reign, the economic situation of Bangladesh improved somewhat, but his government faced severe criticism from the opposition and various political forces. He was defeated in the 1996 elections, and since then his position in Bangladeshi politics has become stronger.
Her Second reign It started in 2001, when BNP The election was won and Khaleda Zia became Prime Minister for the second time. Several policies and actions of the government during this time have Economic development and Foreign relations was related, but political unrest, violence, and actions against the opposition have drawn considerable criticism.
Criticism of Khaleda Zia's government
During Khaleda Zia's rule, there was much criticism against her government, especially after the 2001 elections. BNP Government and Jamaat-e-Islami Politics in Bangladesh has become more unstable due to inter-party relations. Military emergency in 2007 After the announcement, Khaleda Zia was often prohibited from communicating directly with political leaders and her ImprisonmentAnd it happened.
During his reign, Democratic rights and Media freedom There were various allegations against him. However, he was the country's Liberation War and National securityHe supported his government's actions on the issue, which somewhat increased his political power.
Imprisonment and current situation
Khaleda Zia's political life came to an important turning point when she was elected in 2018. In corruption cases Convicted and Prison sentence After the 2018 elections, he BNPof Executive and has played an important role as part of the party's leadership. His supporters have called him Revolutionary leader but the opposition sees him as Symbol of corruption Marked as.
Khaleda Zia has currently requested to be released on health grounds, but the Bangladesh government and judiciary have failed to reach a proper decision on her release. Her release has created political unrest, as it is a matter of concern for Bangladesh. BNP and Awami League It is having a huge impact on the relationships within the team.
Khaleda Zia's political legacy
Khaleda Zia, through her politics, has Nationalist party (BNP) has taken the party forward, and under his leadership the party has won several elections. Under his leadership, the party's Struggler Nature and Supporter of the Liberation War Because of this, there is support from many people.
However, his reign has created various political, human rights, and economic problems, which have occupied a unique place in the political history of Bangladesh. His future politics and political position have become a topic of discussion nationwide.
Conclusion
Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh Political historyAn important name in the world. Her life, rule and political legacy will be a topic of eternal discussion for the people of Bangladesh. Khaleda Zia's political influence has been recognized not only in Bangladesh but also at the international level.
MD Abdul Ahmed / USA