Who is Khaleda Zia, Hasina's rival Freed amid Bangladesh crisis?
Khaleda Zia, 78, a major figure in Bangladeshi politics, served multiple terms as Prime Minister. Born in 1945 in Jalpaiguri, her career began after her husband's assassination. As Bangladesh's first female PM in 1991, she faced civil unrest and rivalry with Sheikh Hasina. Her career was marred by corruption charges, leading to her 2007 arrest.