Zia claims 15 August as her birthday , which is a matter of controversy in Bangladesh politics . 15 August is the day many immediate family members of Zia 's political rival , Sheikh Hasina , including her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were killed . As a result of the deaths , 15 August is officially declared National Mourning Day of Bangladesh . None of Zia 's government issued identification documents show her birthday on 15 August . Her matriculation examination certificate lists a birth date of 9 August 1945 . Her marriage certificate lists 5 September 1945 . Zia 's passport indicates a birth date of 19 August 1945 . Kader Siddiqui , a political ally of Zia , urged her not to celebrate her birthday on 15 August . The High Court filed a petition against Zia on this issue
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Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Khaleda Zia