Third term Khaleda Zia

mrs. khaleda zia husband ziaur rahman in 1979

the bnp formed four-party alliance on 6 january 1999 increase chances return power in next general elections. these included former political foe jatiya party, founded president ershad after led military government, , islamic parties of jamaat-e-islami bangladesh , islami oikya jot. encouraged protests against ruling awami league.

many residents criticized zia , bnp allying jamaat-e-islami, had opposed independence of bangladesh in 1971. four-party alliance participated in 1 october 2001 general elections, winning two-thirds of seats in parliament , 46% of vote (compared principal opposition party s 40%). zia sworn in prime minister of bangladesh.

she worked on 100-day program fulfill of election pledges nation. during term, share of domestic resources in economic development efforts grew. bangladesh began attract higher level of international investment development of country s infrastructure, energy resources , businesses, including united states, great britain, , japan. restoration of law , order achievement during period.

khaleda zia promoted neighbourly relations in foreign policy. in look-east policy, worked bolster regional cooperation in south asia , adherence un charter of human rights. negotiated settlement of international disputes, , renounced use of force in international relations. bangladesh began participate in united nations international peacekeeping efforts. in 2006, forbes magazine featured administration in major story praising achievements. government worked educate young girls (nearly 70% of bangladeshi women illiterate) , distribute food poor (half of bangladesh s 135 million people live below poverty line). government promoted strong gdp growth (5%) based on economic reforms , support of entrepreneurial culture.

when zia became prime minister third time, gdp growth rate of bangladesh remained above 6 percent. bangladesh per capita national income rose 482 dollars. foreign exchange reserve of bangladesh had crossed 3 billion dollars previous 1 billion dollars. foreign direct investments of bangladesh had risen 2.5 billion dollars. industrial sector of gdp had exceeded 17 percent @ end of zia s office.