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Tarique Rahman recites Quran beside mother Khaleda Zia's coffin

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Tarique Rahman, the elder son of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, has been seen reciting the Quran beside his mother's coffin ahead of her funeral prayers. His... Read More


Bangladesh mourns as it prepares to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Bangladesh is in mourning following the death of Khaleda Zia, the country's first female prime minister. A three-day state mourning period began on Wednesday, with the national flag... Read More


Former PM Khaleda Zia's coffin on its way to Manik Mia Avenue

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The body of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia is being taken to Manik Mia Avenue in the capital ahead of a funeral prayer service. ... Read More


Khaleda Zia's body arrives at Gulshan residence

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The body of Bangladesh's former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia has arrived at her residence in the capital's Gulshan area. Her coffin ... Read More


'If only she had lived to see the election': A mourner's heartbroken cry after losing leader

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- "Oh Allah, if only You had kept her alive a few more days, my Madam (Khaleda Zia) could have seen the election." This was the lament of a female BNP activist, weeping inconsolably i... Read More


India FM Jaishankar, Pakistan delegation meet BNP leader Tarique to convey condolences

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Several foreign dignitaries, including India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, have met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman in Dhaka to conve... Read More


Manik Mia Avenue brims with mourners ahead of former PM Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Mourners have packed Manik Mia Avenue and surrounding roads in Dhaka to attend the funeral prayers of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda... Read More


'A profound loss': Hasina pays tribute to archrival Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condolences following the death of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, her archrival who dominated Bangladesh's politics alongside her for decade... Read More


Government primary school teacher recruitment exam to be held on Jan 9

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The postponed written exam for assistant teacher recruitment in government primary schools will be held on Jan 9. The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) said on Tuesday that the... Read More


Bangladesh unites in grief and homage for Khaleda Zia, pays tribute to her legacy

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The nation has come together in grief to remember Khaleda Zia, a leader who combined political acumen with steadfast determination. From her role in ending military rule to championi... Read More