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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


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


MSF says no progress recorded in Bangladesh's human rights situation in 2025

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The rights body Manabadhikar Songskriti Foundation (MSF) has said the outgoing year 2025 saw no progress in Bangladesh's human rights situation. In its year-end assessment, the righ... Read More


Robi expands safe drinking water facilities to 10 major railway stations

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Robi Axiata PLC has expanded its safe drinking water initiative at railway stations, providing purified water to passengers at 10 major hubs across Bangladesh. Under its "Nirapod Pa... Read More


Cold wave affects five districts and two divisions; mercury rises in several regions

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- A cold wave has engulfed five districts and two divisions, with mercury in several regions increasing after fog cleared. A mild to moderate cold was sweeping over the districts of M... Read More