The death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, introduces a new dynamic to the upcoming February 12 parliamentary elections. Zia, a popular figure and leader of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), was a key political rival to Sheikh Hasina. Her passing marks the end of an era of intense political rivalry between the two leaders, potentially positioning the BNP as a stronger contender in the elections after years of facing anti-corruption campaigns.