
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and a significant political figure for decades, passed away at 80 after a prolonged illness. Her funeral prayers will be held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban's South Plaza, followed by burial next to Ziaur Rahman. Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral. Separately, the Indian Army has initiated a major anti-terror operation in the Rajouri Sunderbani forest area.