What REALLY Happened Between Khaleda Zia and India?

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first elected woman Prime Minister and longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away on 30 December 2025 after a prolonged illness.

In this video, We trace Khaleda Zia’s full political journey—from her rise after the assassination of Ziaur Rahman, to her leadership in the mass movement that helped end the military rule, and her terms as Prime Minister.

What you’ll learn in this video:
Early life & entry into politics after Ziaur Rahman’s death
Anti-Ershad movement and the return of electoral politics
Prime Minister era: key reforms, polarisation, security challenges, and major controversies
India–Bangladesh relations during BNP rule: why ties became tense, and what that meant strategically
Corruption cases & imprisonment: what she was accused of, what courts did, and how the legal saga evolved over time (including later acquittal in a major case).

Watch till the end for a clear, balanced breakdown of her legacy—what supporters credit her for, what critics accuse her of, and why her political influence shaped Bangladesh’s institutions and foreign policy.

#KhaledaZia #BangladeshPolitics #BNP #SheikhHasina #Bangladesh #SouthAsia #IndiaBangladesh

New to Curistaan? Start Here:
   • Powerbaaz  

So, What is Curistaan?
Curistaan is the Land of Curiosity. It aims to make the complexities of International Relations simple & understandable. Curistaan tells the A-Z of International Affairs through unique explainers, best storytelling, Interviews, reviews, ground reports, and much more. Everything in Hindi.

Follow us for more:
YouTube:    / @curistaan  
Facebook:   / curistaan  
Instagram:   / curistaan