Khaled Zia

Khaled Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the country's first female prime minister. She was born in 1940 and rose to prominence in the 1970s as a leader of the Awami League party. Zia served as prime minister from 1991 to 1996 and was known for her progressive policies and commitment to women's rights. She was also a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights in Bangladesh. Zia passed away in 2020 at the age of 80 after a lengthy illness. She is remembered as a trailblazer for women in politics and a champion of social justice.