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Cold wave grips parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- A cold wave is sweeping over large swathes of Bangladesh as winter tightens its grip. In its forecast issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the chil... Read More


From freeze to warm words: Jaishankar's Khaleda condolence visit doubles as diplomatic reset amid tensions with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Visits and condolence messages from senior Indian leaders following the death of Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia have highlighted a sudden warming of Dhaka-Delhi ... Read More


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


India's Defence Minister Rajnath to visit Bangladesh mission in Delhi to convey condolences over Khaleda's death

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi to convey condolences over the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, The Indi... 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


The guiding lights of Bangladesh that slip into memory in 2025

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- They stood tall among millions, unique in their deeds and radiating brilliance throughout their lives. In 2025, many such luminous beacons were extinguished, leaving the world a sha... Read More


India's Narendra Modi says Khaleda Zia's death leaves a void but her legacy will endure

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that although the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has created an "irreplaceable void", her vision and legacy will c... Read More


Tarique submits wealth declaration revealing nearly Tk 20mn in assets, complete acquittal in 77 cases

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chief running for parliament from the Bogura-6 (Sadar), has filed an affidavit declaring assets worth approximately Tk 19.7 million. Returning to Bangla... Read More


Khaleda Zia, nation's 'steadfast mother', leaves Bangladesh mourning a life of courage, service

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- News of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's death drew people from every corner of Bangladesh to Dhaka. From Netrokona Sadar, 13 friends, including Abdullah, Saiful, and Monir -- all iden... Read More