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Khaleda Zia's London transfer delayed as she is not fit for air travel yet, says medical board

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The medical board overseeing the treatment of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital has said her transfer to London has been delayed because she is not physically fit... Read More


Zubaida at Khaleda's bedside at Evercare Hospital

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Zubaida Rahman, the daughter-in-law of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, has visited the former prime minister at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she has been receiving critical care for more ... Read More


Environment Advisor Rizwana says transition to renewable energy can't happen overnight

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Bangladesh cannot transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy "overnight" and must adopt a "realistic roadmap" to achieve the shift, according to Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwan... Read More


As expat sign-ups hit 200,000, when can voters in Bangladesh register for postal ballots?

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Postal voting registration for eligible voters within Bangladesh will open on the day the Election Commission (EC) announces the schedule for the 13th national election, according to ... Read More


Titumir College students demand cancellation of 'schooling system' for Dhaka Central University

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A faction of students from Government Titumir College has demanded the cancellation of the proposed "schooling system" for the planned Dhaka Central University, which is set to be for... Read More


Khaleda Zia's London transfer in doubt as doctors weigh her ability to fly

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The day began with confident plans to airlift Khaleda Zia to London for advanced treatment on a Qatari air ambulance. By nightfall, the question was no longer when the BNP chairperson... Read More


BNP chief Khaleda's condition remains 'unchanged', say doctors

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Doctors treating BNP chief Khaleda Zia say her condition remains "largely unchanged" amid plans to fly the former prime minister to London for advanced treatment. The 79-year-old has... Read More


'Push-in' victim Sonali Bibi returns to India from Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh has sent back to India Sonali Bibi and her family, including their two children. Sonali is also pregnant and on bail in a case for intruding into Banglade... Read More


Which air ambulance will fly Khaleda Zia to London?

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A Qatar-provided air ambulance originally planned to bring BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to London will no longer arrive in Dhaka for the transfer. Instead, Qatar has hired a German ai... Read More


Jatiya Party leaders Manju, Anisul to launch new 16-party alliance ahead of polls

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A new multi-party political alliance is set to launch ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, bringing together the Jatiya Party factions led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anw... Read More