NEW DELHI, INDIA – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Bangladesh High Commission on January 3 to sign the condolence book for former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died earlier this week after a long illness, honoring her legacy in fostering India-Bangladesh ties.
Singh expressed the Indian government’s sympathies to Zia’s family, the Bangladesh government, and its people, praising her efforts in bolstering bilateral cooperation and regional democracy. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stalwart and two-term premier had received treatment in Dhaka and abroad; her death prompted global tributes from leaders and missions.
The High Commission kept the book open for dignitaries, diplomats, politicians, and the public, reflecting India’s tradition of commemorating key neighbors amid shared history and cultural bonds. Attended by senior officials, the solemn event drew wide media coverage in both nations, spotlighting ongoing collaboration in defence, trade, infrastructure and people to people links.