Khaleda Zia's son faces pressure to build on her legacy in Bangladesh politics
Bangladesh mourns the passing of Khaleda Zia, the daughter-in-law and former Prime Minister who died at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, leaving behind a nation to wonder if her son Sajed Chowdhury will build on her legacy.
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, leaving the country to mourn her passing. Her legacy will now be carried forward by her son, who is widely expected to follow in her footsteps as a key figure in Bangladesh's politics. The 70-year-old was a prominent figure in Bangladesh's history, serving as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. Her son's ascension to power has raised hopes among some that she will be able to build on her legacy and steer the country towards stability and prosperity.
