Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 2Jan 26 Death of Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia With regard to the report Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 (December 30): The death of the former Bangladeshi leader is truly a great loss. During her two tenures, she made significant contributions to the country, and the bilateral relationship with India remained smooth and cordial. Today, it is sad to see Bangladesh facing many challenges, particularly the rise of hatred and division. We can only hope that 2026 will bring peace, harmony, and understanding — not just to Bangladesh, but to the entire world. K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India