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Photos: A nation in mourning; thousands gather at Khaleda Zia's Janaza

, Dec. 31 -- A massive crowd of mourners thronged Manik Mia Avenue and adjacent areas on Wednesday as people from all walks of life gathered to attend the Namaz-e-Janaza of BNP Chairperson and three-t... Read More


Tk 5,000 fine for selling cigarettes near schools, hospitals

, Dec. 31 -- The government has promulgated the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, with provision of maximum fine of Tk 5,000 for selling cigarettes or tobacco p... Read More


CA's special assistant Dr Sayedur steps down

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Prof Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in charge of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the rank of State Minister, has stepped ... Read More


From Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 to Shah Rukh Khan's King: Indian films to watch in 2026

, Dec. 31 -- The year 2026 is expected to be a blockbuster one for Indian cinema, with filmmakers lining up a diverse mix of war dramas, mythological spectacles, crime thrillers and emotionally driven... Read More


Nepalese FM in Dhaka to attend Khaleda's funeral

, Dec. 31 -- Nepalese Foreign Affairs Minister Bala Nanda Sharma arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday night to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Pa... Read More


Preparations underway at Manik Mia Avenue for Khaleda Zia's funeral

, Dec. 31 -- All necessary arrangements are being made by the security forces and relevant state authorities to allow the public to participate in the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairper... Read More


51 political parties field aspirations in Feb 12 election

, Dec. 31 -- The aspirants from 51 out of 59 registered political parties, along with hundreds of independent candidates, submitted nominations to contest the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elec... Read More


Khaleda Zia was Bangladesh's most popular leader: Jamaat's Taher

, Dec. 31 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Tuesday said former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was the most popular leader Bangladesh has ever seen. "If we make an assessmen... Read More


Ansar member killed by colleague's gunfire in Bhaluka; accused arrested

Mymenshingh, Dec. 31 -- An Ansar member was killed by gunfire from a colleague at a garment factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh on Monday evening. Police have arrested the accused Ansar member in connectio... Read More


Jaishankar in Dhaka to represent India to pay last respect to ex-PM Khaleda

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to represent the government and people of India at the funeral of three-time former Prime Minister and Chairpe... Read More