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Bangladesh court acquits Khaleda Zia in 10 year-old sabotage case • Jan. 23, 2025, 5:39 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As Khaleda Zia ur-Rahman • Khaleda Majumdar
Born August 15, 1945 (age 79) • Dinajpur
Title / Office prime minister (2001-2006), Bangladesh • prime minister (1991-1996), Bangladesh
Political Affiliation Bangladesh Nationalist Party

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