Khaleda Zia, bitterest foe of Sheikh Hasina, freed after Bangladesh PM flees

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female leader and opposition figure, was freed from house arrest following the resignation and departure of Sheikh Hasina. Khaleda and Hasina have alternated power since 1991, with their rivalry heavily influencing Bangladeshi politics. Khaleda had been detained since 2020 due to various charges and health concerns.