孟加拉缅怀前总理卡莉达·齐亚(Khaleda Zia), 成为国际妇女节的民主卫士。 Bangladesh posthumously honors former PM Khaleda Zia as a democracy champion on International Women’s Day.

孟加拉国前总理卡莉达·齐亚(Begum Khaleda Zia)将在2026年3月8日国际妇女节的达卡Osmani纪念礼堂荣获「推进民主最不屈不挠的妇女」, Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh will be posthumously awarded the 'Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy' on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026, at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. 妇女和儿童事务部授予的荣誉承认她在恢复民主体制方面的领导作用。 The honor, presented by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, recognizes her leadership in restoring democratic institutions. 其他5名妇女也将在经济、教育、孕产、克服逆境和社会发展等类别获得荣誉。 Five other women will also be honored in categories including economy, education, motherhood, overcoming adversity, and social development. 该奖项是在对妇女政治代表性低感到关切的情况下颁发的,在2月12日的议会选举中,只有4.24%的候选人是妇女,只有7个席位获胜。 The award comes amid concern over women's low political representation, with only 4.24% of candidates in the February 12 parliamentary elections being women and just seven winning seats.