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Khaleda passes away unbowed

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first elected female Prime Minister and one of the nation's most enduring political figures, passed away Tuesday.The octogenarian chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was declared dead at 6:00 am in Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, after days on life support. The passing of Begum Zia, who grew...

Nation bereft of a great guardian when most needed: CA

The head of interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus, expressed profound sorrow at the death of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time former Prime Minister and symbol of democratic movement, when her guardianship was most needed.He urges everyone to stay "vigilant so no one can attempt instability or sabotage" during...

Funeral, burial today with state honours

Former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's funerals and burial will be held today with state honours, her party and the government announced Tuesday after her death. Her Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayers) will be held after Zuhr prayers Wednesday (today) at the South Plaza of the National Parliament and the...

A life of resolve and resistance

We have lost one of the towering figures of Bangladesh's political history -- Begum Khaleda Zia. The first female prime minister of the country, she slipped into eternal silence on Tuesday in Dhaka at the age of 79 after battling a prolonged illness. With her demise, an era characterised by...

Democratic, economic reset under Khaleda Zia

When Bangladesh returned to democracy in 1991 after nearly a decade of authoritarian rule, the moment carried both relief and expectation. At the centre of that transition stood Begum Khaleda Zia, who not only became the country's first female prime minister and the second woman head of government in the...

Global leaders, foreign missions, int'l orgs mourn Khaleda Zia's death

Global leaders, foreign missions in Bangladesh, and international organisations have expressed deep condolences over the demise of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.They highlighted her significant contributions to the development of Bangladesh, her uncompromising nature, and her strong relationships with them. Many mourned the...

Jaishankar, Nepal FM, Pak speaker to attend funeral

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Nepal foreign minister and Pakistan speaker will attend the janaza of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Dhaka on Wednesday at the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, said the External...