It was in this dramatic situation that Khaleda ... Ms. Zia took charge of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) that was founded by Rahman. The death of Rahman also came at a critical time ...

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has left the country for London for medical treatment, aide says.

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is leaving for London ... to allow the interim government more time, but not a long period, to hold the election.