He improved Bangladesh 's relations with the West , and China , and departed from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 's close alignment with India and the Soviet Union .
Zia became a popular World leader for his efforts to stabilise Bangladesh and championing issues affecting decolonised nations .
Zia improved Bangladesh 's relations with the West , and China , and departed from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 's close alignment with India and the Soviet Union .
Zia became a popular World leader for his efforts to stabilise Bangladesh and championing issues affecting decolonised nations .