Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). File photo

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam today expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her demise as the end of a long and eventful chapter in Bangladesh's political history.

In a condolence message, Nahid Islam said Khaleda Zia's courageous leadership in anti-autocracy movements had shown the people of the country the path to realizing democratic rights.

He said that following the mass uprising of 1990, Khaleda Zia played an outstanding role in establishing parliamentary democracy and restoring a democratic environment in Bangladesh.

Referring to her long political career, Nahid Islam said she endured repeated imprisonments and numerous hardships but remained unwavering in her political ideals and in defending the rights of the people. 

"She was uncompromising when it came to the sovereignty of the country and the nation," he added.

The NCP leader said that the contributions and struggles of Begum Khaleda Zia in the fight to establish democracy in Bangladesh would be remembered and preserved, and that her lifelong dedication to the welfare of the country and its people would continue to inspire future generations.

"Her passing today marks the conclusion of a long and eventful chapter in Bangladesh's political history," he said.

Nahid Islam prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and her countless followers.