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Khaleda Zia Calls To Restore Democracy In Bangladesh | Restore democracy • May 30, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (Daily Star)
Supporters of Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia rally to call for a general election • May 28, 2025, 7:31 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

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Also Known As Khaleda Zia ur-Rahman • Khaleda Majumdar
Born August 15, 1945 (age 79) • Dinajpur
Title / Office prime minister (2001-2006), Bangladesh • prime minister (1991-1996), Bangladesh
Political Affiliation Bangladesh Nationalist Party

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