TDS Desk:

The Indian and Pakistani high commissions, together with the US, German, and Canadian embassies, as well as the European Union in Bangladesh, shared condolence messages today (30 December) on their official Facebook and X pages, mourning the passing of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

These messages reflected the deep respect and grief of the international community, highlighting her political legacy, leadership, and enduring contributions to Bangladesh’s democratic journey.

INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION SHARES MODI’S CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Indian High Commission shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message expressing deep shock, praising her development contributions and India-Bangladesh relations as Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister. He recalled their 2015 Dhaka meeting and prayed for her soul’s peace.

PAKISTAN LEADERS OFFER CONDOLENCES

Pakistan High Commission circulated X posts from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, and President Asif Ali Zardari offering heartfelt condolences.

US Embassy Dhaka’s Facebook page remembers Khaleda Zia for shaping Bangladesh’s modern history and advancing national development through her leadership and conveys condolences.

GERMAN EMBASSY HONOURS KHALEDA ZIA’S POLITICAL LEGACY

German Embassy noted her meetings with Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (2004) and President Christian Wulff (2011), honouring her contribution to national life and extending sympathies to her family, BNP, and Bangladeshis.

CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION CONVEYS CONDOLENCES

High Commission of Canada posted sincere condolences, hoping her family finds strength and comfort in grief.

CHINA’S OFFICIAL LETTER TO CA

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s letter to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, shared widely, called her a “veteran politician” and “old friend,” crediting her for the Comprehensive Partnership and reaffirming bilateral ties.

EUROPEAN UNION IN DHAKA EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES

The European Union in Bangladesh has expressed deep shock at the death of former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Bangladesh on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia,” read a statement of the European Union on its facebook page.