Celebs mourn death of Khaleda Zia

December 31, 2025

(Left-top): Jaya Ahsan, Apu Biswas, Begum Khaleda Zia (centre), Shakib Khan and band star Nagarbaul James; (left-bottom): Nusraat Faria, Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly and director Ashfaque Nipun.

Sheikh Arif Bulbon :

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died at 6:00am yesterday, while undergoing treatment at a hospital. The death of Khaleda Zia has cast a shadow of mourning across the country. Celebrities of showbiz are also expressing their condolences.
Actress Jaya Ahsan wrote, “Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at a very difficult time. People are waiting for elections and democracy ahead. The value of her presence was immense. There will be differences of opinion and path in politics. But Khaleda Zia was a leading character in the movement against military rule and for the establishment of democracy, brilliant in courage and leadership. A chapter of the country’s long political movement ended with her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”
Superstar Shakib Khan wrote, “I express my deep sorrow at the passing of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. I pray for the eternal peace of her soul and extend my condolences to the bereaved family.”
Popular band star Nagarbaul James wrote on Facebook, “Condolences and humble tributes. We express our deep condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and national leader Begum Khaleda Zia. May Allah Almighty grant her the highest position in Jannatul Firdous – Ameen. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.”
Film actress Apu Biswas wrote, “This eternal farewell to Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, remains a witness to the ages. The departure of a great woman will remain written in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh for ages. Humble tribute.”
Heroine Shobnom Bubly wrote, “Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh. May her departed soul rest in eternal peace. Ameen.”
Actor Siam Ahmed wrote, “I pray for the forgiveness of Begum Khaleda Zia’s soul.”
Actress Nusraat Faria wrote, “May Allah forgive him and grant him Jannatul Firdous.”
Director Ashfaque Nipun wrote, “May Allah grant you paradise. You were a unique symbol of patience, nobility and not giving up; you did not give up even in the face of inhumane treatment from your opponents. This nation will always remember you with pride.”
It is noted that Khaleda Zia had been ill for a long time. She was suffering from various physical complications.
She had been undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital since November 23. She died there.