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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


India's Modi pays tribute to Khaleda Zia, highlights role in bilateral ties

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences following the death of former Bangladeshi premier and BNP chief Khaleda Zia, describing her as a significant figure in B... 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


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


Jagannath University students' union election rescheduled on Jan 6

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU) and hall council elections, postponed following the death of Khaleda Zia, will be held on Jan 6. The decision came at an ur... Read More


BNP announces seven days of mourning after Khaleda Zia's death

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced seven days of mourning following the death of its chairperson and the country's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia. The ann... Read More


Rumeen Farhana, 8 others expelled from BNP for running as independents

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled nine leaders, including Rumeen Farhana, for defying the party's decision relating to participation in the parliamentary polls. Th... Read More


Fireworks, open-air events banned on New Year's Eve in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Police have banned fireworks, crackers, and open-space events on the night of Dec 31, marking the final day of the Gregorian calendar. The government has declared three days of stat... Read More


Chattogram police bans fireworks, lanterns and gatherings in Chattogram on New Year's Eve

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Burning fireworks, firecrackers and flying lanterns have been prohibited in Chattogram city on the last day of the Gregorian calendar. Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissio... Read More