Election Commission (EC) officials said voting will be held in the three constituencies where former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia had submitted nomination papers following her death, reports bdnews24.com.Returning officers said the electoral process would not be halted...
BOGURA, Dec 30 (BSS): A deep sense of grief has enveloped Bogura following the death of Khaleda Zia.Since Tuesday morning, a large number of mourners have gathered at various locations of the district, particularly in the Bagbari areas of Gabtoli...
A pall of gloom descended on BNP's Nayapaltan central office in the capital on Tuesday as devastated leaders and activists streamed in, many in tears, following the death of party chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, reports UNB.Many...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Bank purchased $89 million more through auction from seven banks in the interbank spot market on Tuesday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against the local currency stable.The purchase was made under the Multiple...
GULAM RABBANI | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
Dense winter fog has once again disrupted flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), but this season the impact has been far more severe due to damage to the airport's Instrument Landing System (ILS). With the upgraded system not...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
The death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has drawn widespread coverage by leading international media, reflecting her enduring influence on Bangladesh's politics and her stature on the global stage.Major outlets, including Reuters, AFP, The New York...
Large crowds gather outside Evercare Hospital Dhaka after the news of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia's death breaks on Tuesday. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
Different trade bodies, professional organisations and right groups of the country have expressed condolences at the death of BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.In separate messages, they also expressed on Tuesday their sympathy to her family, including...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
ASJADUL KIBRIA | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
SHIABUR RAHMAN | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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)...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
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...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
With the demise of Khaleda Zia (1945-2025), Bangladesh is not only bidding farewell to a former prime minister but also to an era. It is an era that encapsulates not only the political struggles but the moral fabric of this...
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Bangladesh's economy is currently awaiting a graduation from the least developed country (LDC) in 2026, which brings both new opportunities and serious challenges. On the one side of the coin, the milestone reflects the decades of progress this economy has...
Wasi Ahmed | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
The world today stands at a pivotal moment in its long struggle against poverty. For decades, policymakers celebrated remarkable progress in eradicating poverty. The share of people living in extreme poverty fell from nearly 38 per cent in 1990 to...
The death of Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday, December 30, is an irreparable loss to the nation at a moment when it is at a critical juncture. In fact, this is no eulogy to her memory to say that Khaleda Zia...
Golam Rasul | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
Dhaka-Delhi relations, long characterised by periodic flare-ups and uneasy cooperation, have entered a sudden and potentially dangerous downturn. In recent weeks, violent protests in Bangladesh, the suspension of visa services, and threats directed at Bangladeshi diplomats in New Delhi have...
Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
Begum Khaleda Zia, an icon of democratic tolerance in Bangladesh who served thrice as the Prime Minister (1991-96, 1996, 2001-06), and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for over four decades, is no more. She was born on August 15...
From protracted wars and geopolitical realignments to climate extremes and economic uncertainty, 2025 emerged as a year that tested global resilience and reshaped international priorities US reciprocal tariffs heighten global trade tensionsOn April 2, US President Donald Trump announced the...
All scheduled Federation Cup and women's football league matches were suspended on Tuesday following the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, report agencies.The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) confirmed that both Federation Cup fixtures slated for the...
Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said on Monday that he welcomes Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) approach of granting no-objection certificates (NOCs) to franchise-based T20 tournament as it helps them get better exposure in global T20 circuit, according to Cricbuzz.The BCB...
Tributes and condolences continue to pour in from various sports federations, associations and athletes over the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reports BSS.Khaleda Zia passed away today (Tuesday) morning while undergoing...
TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters): China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan on Tuesday, showcased new assault ships and dismissed prospects of U.S. and allied intervention to block any future attack by Beijing to take control of the island in its...
PALM BEACH, Dec 30 (AFP): US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm quickly as part of the Gaza deal, which he said Israel was complying with."If they don't disarm...
KYIV, Dec 30 (BBC): President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv...
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