External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died at 80. She will be laid to rest with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, recalling her contributions to Bangladesh’s development and India-Bangladesh relations
Bangladesh announced three days of state mourning and a one-day holiday for Khaleda Zia’s funeral. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to maintain discipline during the Namaz-e-Janaza, honoring the former three-time prime minister and BNP chief who passed away at 80
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced seven days of official mourning following the death of its chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The programme includes black flags, prayer gatherings, Quran recitations and condolence books across party offices nationwide
Bangladesh’s former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia died early Tuesday at age 80 after prolonged illness. She passed away at a Dhaka hospital while undergoing treatment, despite efforts by local and foreign medical specialists
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, addressing supporters in Dhaka with promises of peace, unity, and economic justice. His comeback signals BNP’s intent to challenge the ruling Awami League in the upcoming February elections.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday after more than 17 years in self-exile in the UK. Seen as a prime ministerial contender ahead of February elections, his homecoming is viewed as a defining moment in Bangladesh politics
Khaleda Zia’s planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka. The critically ill former Bangladesh PM remains in Evercare Hospital as BNP leaders and family prepare for her travel
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, plans to return from London as his mother, former PM Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill on ventilation. Security around her Dhaka hospital has been tightened amid heightened political and electoral developments
The decision to dissolve the parliament was taken following the president's discussions with chiefs of three staff of armed forces, leaders of different political parties, representatives of civil society and leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
