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As Bangladesh mourns, crowds pour onto Manik Mia Avenue to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- People from all walks of life are gathering at Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue to attend the funeral prayers of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Extensive security measures have been put... Read More


With Khaleda Zia gone and 'two leaders' era ending, which way will Bangladesh's politics turn?

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- For more than four decades, Bangladesh's politics moved to the rhythm of one rivalry: Khaleda Zia versus Sheikh Hasina. Now the country has entered a new chapter with one leader oust... Read More


Traffic curbs in place around Manik Mia Avenue for Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Traffic restrictions have been imposed on roads around Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka to allow for the funeral prayers of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chai... Read More


Chief Advisor's Special Assistant Sayedur Rahman resigns

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Another special assistant to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has stepped down within a week. Sayedur Rahman, who was tasked with overseeing the health ministry, has resigned this time. ... Read More


Khaleda Zia's funeral to be held on Manik Mia Avenue instead of parliament complex

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The coffin of former prime minister Khaleda Zia will be placed at the west end of Manik Mia Avenue instead of the South Plaza of the Parliament, the Chief Advisor's Office has said. ... Read More


Bangladesh declares three days of state mourning after former PM Khaleda Zia's death

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Bangladesh has declared three days of state mourning following the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, with a public holiday announced for Wednesday, the ... Read More


Biswa Ijtema is not taking place in January

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The government has decided that neither of the two groups will be allowed to hold the Biswa Ijtema at Tongi early next year, and the home ministry has instructed the police chief to ... Read More


51 parties to contest in Bangladesh's general elections

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- In the general election, 2,090 candidates from 51 political parties have submitted nomination papers, while 478 seek to run as independent candidates. Among these parties, the BNP h... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus set to address nation Tuesday

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is due to address the nation following the death of former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. The address will be broadcast simultaneously on sta... Read More


Nation drew inspiration for freedom from Khaleda Zia's 'uncompromising' leadership, says Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has paid tribute to BNP chief Khaleda Zia, describing the former prime minister as a "significant chapter" in the country's history. In a condolence mes... Read More