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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Dhaka on 31 December to represent India at the funeral of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Her passing at the age of 80, following a prolonged illness, was announced by her party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on 30 December. The BNP stated on X that Begum Khaleda Zia died at 6:00 a.m., shortly after the Fajr prayer.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first woman Prime Minister and Chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, held a prominent position in the nations political landscape, and her demise is seen as a significant landmark in Bangladesh's current political scenario.
Dr Jaishankar's visit takes place amidst a backdrop of violent protests and rising anti-India narratives within Bangladesh. This sensitive political climate highlights the delicate state of bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, making the visit a crucial diplomatic engagement with potential long-term implications for both countries.
